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Author Helvétius, 1715-1771.

Title De l'esprit, or, Essays on the mind : and its several faculties / written by Helvetius : translated from the edition printed under the author's inspection
Published London : Printed for the translator, and sold by Mr. Dodsley and Co. [and 8 others], 1759

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 331 pages)
4to.
Series ECCO
Eighteenth century collections online.
Summary "This book opens with a discussion of the mind considered in itself. The next essay looks at the mind relative to society. The third essay discusses whether genius ought to be considered as a natural gift, or as an effect of education. Finally, the fourth essay looks at the different faculties of the mind." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Notes First edition 1758
Translation of: De l'esprit
Reproduction of original from Kress Library of Business and Economics, Harvard University
Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 09538.4
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Subject Psychology -- Early works to 1850.
Ethics, Modern -- 18th century.
Ethics, Modern.
Vitalism.
Psychology.
Vitalism
Psychology
psychology.
Vitalism
Ethics, Modern
Psychology
Genre/Form Early works
Form Electronic book
Other Titles De l'esprit. English
De l'esprit
Essays on the mind