Description: John Locke's "An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding" is one of the most influential works in the field of philosophy and epistemology. Published in 1689 (1690), it forms the foundation for many of Locke's ideas and is considered a cornerstone of British empiricism. The main thesis of the essay is to examine the origins and limits of human knowledge. Locke argues against the prevailing view at the time, which held that knowledge is innate and that humans are born with certain ideas already pre-formed in their minds. Instead, he proposes the theory of "tabula rasa" or the blank slate, asserting that the mind is like an empty vessel at birth, and all knowledge is acquired through experience. Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding" has significantly influenced subsequent philosophical and psychological thought. It laid the groundwork for modern empiricism, shaped the development of theories on perception and knowledge, and heavily influenced the philosophy of the Enlightenment. General Notes: First edition, First issue - the title page lists Eliz. Holt, with the "SS" in "ESSAY" correctly printed Rebound in Genuine Leather in 2023. Missing front and back blank endpapers. Complete otherwise. Title Page The Epistle Dedicatory + The Epistle to the Reader + Errata pages 1-362 363-384 (contents pages) The below page numbers are misprinted (as expected in the first edition) P 85 as 83 P 287 as 269 P 296 as 294 P 303 as 230 Also... P 55 has the misprint "Underwandings" P 57 & P 263 have incorrect Roman numerals for the chapter numbers at the top of pages. P 90 skips the paragraph indicator "ยง24." Specific condition notes: Includes original boards (ex lib sticker of Theophilus Atherton from Ohio) + paper items found inside (cursive practice, a letter) P 35- small tear on right margin P 39- Two small chunks missing on right margin The below pages have small/minor amounts of writing. Most pages with writing only have a word or two. There are two pages with a small sentence of notes in the margin. Writing appears to be ~1700's to ~mid 1800's P. 108, 111, 136, 137, 140, 141,142, 143, 146, 148, 152, 193, 270, 272 P 280 has minor water staining bottom corner of pages. Staining ends around P 290 315/316 significant tear in page (see pics) Pages numbered in the 300s have some minor water damage on top and sides of pages , not bad overall. 381-384 repair/reinforcement tape on page ends I would grade it good to good + overall. This book will be shipped with great care. I will ship via UPS or Fedex. Signature and Insurance will be added for no extra charge.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: John Locke
Publisher: Eliz. Holt
Topic: Human Understanding
Subject: Philosophy
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1690
