Priestley: Political Writings
Priestley: Political Writings
June 1993
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Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was arguably the most important English theorist to focus on the issue of political liberty during the English Enlightenment. His concept of freedom is of crucial importance to two of the major issues of his day: the right of dissenters to religious toleration, and the right of the American colonists to self-government. Priestley's writings lack a modern edition and this new collection will be the first to render accessible his Essay on First Principles, The Present State of Liberty and the Letter of Advice. An introduction and notes, and guides to further reading and key figures in the text provide the student with all the material necessary for approaching Priestley.
- Priestley's writings are key texts for the emergence of liberal ideology
- This is the first student edition of his writings
- Crucial for understanding the history of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment
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June 1993Paperback
9780521425612
192 pages
215 × 138 × 10 mm
0.256kg
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Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Chronology of Joseph Priestley's life
- Biographical guide
- Bibliographical guide
- Essay on the First Principles
- The Present State of Liberty
- Index.
