Thoughts on Civil Liberty, on Licentiousness, and Faction
London: L. Davis and C. Reymers, 1765. Second Edition. Leather over boards. Octavo. 168 pages.
Brown argues that laws alone (and their coerced observance) cannot sustain a civilized society, but that in addition there must be a foundation of virtuous manners and principles in the hearts and minds of the citizenry, guiding their actions. His essay was written in response to Jean-Jacques Rousseau's state of nature. Brown argues herein for a national education system as a means to instill virtuous manners and principles.
John Brown was an Anglican priest, essayist, and playwright. He committed suicide a year after this edition was published.
Some minor rubs to board edges, minor bump to top fore corner of upper board, extremities of endpapers lightly browned. Very good overall.
Item #1141
Sold