A Letter Concerning Enthusiasm, To My Lord- (1708)

by Anthony Ashley Cooper III

Book Overview

A Letter Concerning Enthusiasm, To My Lord is a philosophical treatise written by Anthony Ashley Cooper, also known as the 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury. The book, published in 1708, explores the concept of enthusiasm in religious and philosophical contexts. Shaftesbury defines enthusiasm as an excessive and irrational zeal or passion for a particular idea or belief. He argues that enthusiasm can be dangerous, leading individuals to act impulsively and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110459529X
• ISBN13: 9781104595296
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"