An essay on the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism. The fourth edition.
London: Edward and Charles Dilly; Edinburgh: A. Kincaid and W. Creech, 1773. 8vo, pp. vi, [9]-518; contemporary full calf, gilt-decorated spine, red morocco label; very good copy. Beattie (1735-1803), the Scots moral philosopher and poet, was acquainted with Monboddo, Pope, Johnson, and many other notables of the day, and was the professor of moral philosophy and logic in the Marischal College and University of Aberdeen. His essay on truth was first published in 1770 and went though five editions. Johnson met Beattie through the introductions of Boswell. Boswell, in thanking Johnson for his courtesies in this regard recounts Johnson's rely in the Life: "Sir (said he), I should thank you. We all love Beattie. Mrs. Thrale says, if ever she has another husband, she'll have Beattie." Item #23762
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