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The Classical Moralists is a companion volume in the field of ethics, to the author's Modern Classical Philosophers in the domain of philosophy. The book is virtually a history of ethics, based not upon the ordinary description of systems, but upon selections from the original sources and upon translations of the authors themselves. In 1882 the president and fellows of Harvard elected him to the Walker Fellowship which permitted him to travel and study abroad. He proceeded at once to Heidelberg where he studied under the celebrated philosopher Kuno Fischer. Before returning home he travelled...

First published in 1914, this book contains the correspondence between the philosopher George Berkeley (1685 1753), afterwards Bishop of Cloyne, and Sir John Percival (1711 70), later Earl of Egmont, from 1709 until Berkeley's death. The letters reflect the growing affection between these two important figures in Anglo-Irish history, and give intimate first-person accounts of the events of each man's life and career. Extracts from Percival's journal and a biographical note on the lives, careers and friendship of both men are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest...

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury (1671 1713) was an English philosopher and author. Originally published in 1914, this book presents the edited text of the sequel to Cooper's major work, Characteristics. An editorial introduction and detailed notes are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Cooper's writings and philosophy."