Author: PALEY (William). PEARSON (Edward):
Title: Remarks on the Theory of Morals: In which is contained an examination of the theoretical part of Dr. Paley's "Principles of Moral and Political PHilosophy."
Description: Ipswich: Printed and sold by M. Jermyn..., 1800. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, 208 x 124 mms., pp. xviii, 234, contemporary mottled calf; binding dried and worn, front joint cracked and tender. Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist Edward Pearson (1756 - 1811) was just one of many who responded to Paley's Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy ODNB adds that the present publication was "followed in 1801 with Annotations on the Practical Part of Dr. Paley's Work. As Pearson explained in this work his concern was to guard younger readers 'against the errors, into which that work notwithstanding its general excellence and usefulness, has a tendency to lead them'."

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