Richard Whately

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Historic Doubts Relative to Napoleon Buonaparte (eBook, ePUB)

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Richard Whately (1787-1863) was an English rhetorician, academic, logician, philosopher, theologian, and economist. Written when he lived in Oxford, his tract "Historic Doubts Relative to Napoleon Buonaparte" is a witty jeu d'ésprit aimed at excessive scepticism of Gospel history. First published in 1819, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in Napoleon Buonaparte and European history in general. Contents include: "The Death of Napoleon, by Isaac Mclellan", "Preface to Later Edition", "Historic Doubts Relative to Napoleon Buonaparte", "Postscript to the Third Edition", "Postscript to the Seventh Edition", "Postscript to the Ninth Edition", "Postscript to the Eleventh Edition", "Postscript to the Twelfth Edition", and "Footnotes in the Original". Other notable works by this author include: "Thoughts on the Sabbath" (1832), "Charges and Tracts" (1836), and "Essays on Some of the Dangers to Christian Faith" (1839). Read & Co. Books is proudly republishing this collection work now in a new edition complete with an introductory poem by Isaac Mclellan.

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Richard Whately (1787-1863) was a significant figure in the 19th century intellectual landscape, known for his broad contributions to logic, rhetoric, economics, and theology. He served as the Anglican Archbishop of Dublin after 1831, where he was not just a religious leader but also a social reformer, advocating for education and economic developments in Ireland. Whately's scholarly endeavors are reflected in his numerous publications, notably his work on logic, 'Elements of Logic' (1826), considered a seminal text that revitalized interest in the subject during his time. His efforts to approach religious and societal issues with a rational perspective are evident in his 'Historic Doubts Relative To Napoleon Buonaparte' (1819), an ingenious satirical piece that raises skepticism about the historicity of Napoleon by applying rigorous epistemological scrutiny, thus analogously underscoring the standards of evidence that should be applied to biblical criticism. Whately's literary style, characterized by sharp wit and clarity of expression, afforded a persuasive quality to his rigorous intellectual discussions. His influence extended into several disciplines, showing a deep concern for the principle of evidence and the defense of rational Christianity. His multidisciplinary impact has been noted by scholars and continues to be the subject of study in various academic fields.

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• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781528792455
• Artikelnr.: 61782086