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An essay on original genius : and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry

by Duff, William
Published 1767

printed for Edward and Charles Dilly in the Poultry, near the Mansion-House

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A philosophical survey of nature: in which the long agitated question concerning human liberty and necessity, is endeavoured to be fully determined from incontestable phaenomena

Published 1763

Subjects: “...Philosophy of nature...”

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An essay on original genius; and its various modes of exertion in philosophy and the fine arts, particularly in poetry. By William Duff, M. A

by Duff, William
Published 1767

printed for Edward and Charles Dilly in the Poultry, near the Mansion-House

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The beau ideal : by the late ingenious and learned Hollander, Lambert Hermanson ten Kate. Translated from the original French by James Christopher Le Blon, Author of the Coloritto

by Kate, Lambert ten
Published 1732

printed by James Bettenham : and sold by J. Clarke under the Royal Exchange; A. Millar at Buchanan's Head over-against St. Clement's Church in the Strand, and J. Jackson at St. James's Gate Pall Mall

Subjects: “...Art / Philosophy...”

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The naturalist: a dialogue. Wherein the great importance of the knowledge of nature, and the unhappy consequences of neglecting it, are considered. Exemplified In the Case of Subsc...

Published 1749

printed for W. Owen, at Homer's Head, near Temple-Bar

Subjects: “...Philosophy of nature / Early works to 1800...”

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A rhapsody: or, dissertation upon nothing : Addressed and recommended to all writers and readers of nonsense

Published 1739

printed, and sold by the booksellers

Subjects: “...Nothing (Philosophy) / Early works to 1800...”

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Nature display'd, a new work : By different gentlemen, on several subjects. Lectures on philosophy; Such as the Creation of Earth, Animals, and Vegetables. Likewise the cause and c...

by Varlo, Charles
Published 1793

printed for the editor

Subjects: “...Philosophy of nature / Early works to 1800...”

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Nature display'd, a new work : being a miscellany. The Work treats on various Subjects particularly interesting to the Legislature, and People of Property, viz. An Address to the R...

by Varlo, Charles
Published 1794

printed for the author

Subjects: “...Philosophy of nature / Early works to 1800...”

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The elogy of nothing, dedicated to nobody; with a postface. By T. Trifler, Esq; Of the Middle Temple

by Trifler, T.
Published 1742

sold by T. Cooper, at the Globe in Pater-Noster-Row

Subjects: “...Nothing (Philosophy) / Poetry / Early works to 1800...”

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Essays; read to a literary society : at their weekly meetings, within the college, at Glasgow. I. On the influence of Philosophy upon the Fine Arts. II. On the Composition of the P...

by Moor, James
Published 1759

printed by Robert and Andrew Foulis

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That space is necessary being; with the history of nothing. Having premised to it the whole contents of this philosophical creed, of which this is one article. By the Reverend Mr....

by Place, Conyers
Published 1728

printed by J. Roberts, in Warwick-Lane

Subjects: “...Philosophy / Early works to 1800...”

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Reflections on the painting and sculpture of the Greeks : with instructions for the connoisseur, and an essay on grace in works of art. Translated from the German original of Abbé...

by Winckelmann, Johann Joachim
Published 1767

printed for A Millar and T. Cadell in the Strand

Subjects: “...Art / Philosophy...”

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An enquiry concerning the principles of taste, and of the origin of our ideas of beauty, &c

by Reynolds, Frances
Published 1789

printed by J. Smeeton, In ST. Martin's Lane, Charing Cross

Subjects: “...Art / Philosophy / Early works to 1800...”

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The revolution of reason : or the establishment of the constitution of things in nature, of man, of human intellect, of moral truth, of universal good

by Stewart, John
Published 1790

printed for J. Ridgway, No. 1, York Street, St. James's Street

Subjects: “...Philosophy of nature / Early works to 1800...”

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An essay on taste : By Alexander Gerard, M. A. Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic, in the Marischal College of Aberdeen. With three dissertations on the same subject. By Mr. d...

by Gerard, Alexander
Published 1759

printed for A. Millar in the Strand, A. Kincaid and J. Bell, in Edinburgh

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Memorial for George Earl of Aberdeen, and Mrs. Udney Duff, and Alexander Udney of Udney, her husband, defenders; against Alexander Irvine of Drum, Esq; and his curators, pursuers

by Aberdeen, George Gordon
Published 1775

Subjects: “...Law (Philosophy) / Early works to 1800...”

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Aristotle's treatise on poetry, translated : with notes on the translation, and on the original; and two dissertations, on poetical, and musical, imitation. By Thomas Twining, M.A

by Aristotle
Published 1789

printed: and sold by Payne and Son, Mews-Gate; White and Son, Fleet Street; Robson and Clarke, Bond Street; Elmsly, Strand; Cadell, Strand; Robinsons, Paternoster-Row; Merrills, Cambridge; and Fletcher, Oxford

Subjects: “...Music / Philosophy and aesthetics...”