The age of the passions : an interpretation of Adam Smith and Scottish enlightenment culture
Dwyer, John1998
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This study argues that the 18th century, so long regarded as the age of reason, should also be considered the age of passions. Writers began to explore self-interest, sociability and love, and to manipulate them in ways that would impact on the development of Western culture.
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Imprint:
East Linton : Tuckwell Press, c1998.
Collation:
xi,205p ; 24cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP.Includes index.
ISBN:
1898410178 (pbk)
Dewey class:
306.0941109033820.9
Local class:
941.07
Language:
English
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BRN:
1049783
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