Francis Hutcheson was the first major philosopher of the Scottish Enlightenment, and one of the great thinkers in the history of British moral philosophy. He firmly rejected the view, common then as now, that morality is nothing more than the prudent pursuit of self-interest, arguing in favor of a theory of a moral sense. The two previously inaccessible texts presented here are the most eloquent expressions of this theory. Thomas Mautner's introduction provides a mass of new information on the intellectual context of Hutcheson's work.

Hutcheson's epistolary offerings include letters published in journals in England, Ireland, and Netherlands. These letters and writings exhibit his polemical skills in controversy, his differences with Presbyterian orthodoxy, his preoccupation with religio

Hutcheson's epistolary offerings include letters published in journals in England, Ireland, and the Netherlands. These letters and occasional writings exhibit his polemical skills in controversy, his preoccupation with religious and intellectual liberty, and his loyalty and lasting affection for his friends.

In this work William Henry Chamberlin offers his perspective as a seasoned journalist on the United States involvement in World War II. Written only five years after the unconditional surrenders of Germany and Japan, the book is a window into its time.
William Henry Chamberlin (18971969) was an American journalist best known for his writings on the Cold War, Communism, and U.S. foreign policy."