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ETHIC Demonstrated in Geometrical Order and Divided into Five Parts, which treat (1) of God; (2) of the Nature and Origin of the Mind; (3) of the Nature & Origin of the Affects; (4) of Human Bondage, or of the Strength of the Affects; (5) of the Power of the Intellect, or of Human Liberty, 4th Edition Revised and Corrected, New Impression.
by Spinoza, Benedict de 1632-77.
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London: Humphrey Milford (Oxford University Press), 1923. Translated by W. Hale White from the Latin, revised by Amelia Hutchison Stirling M.A. (Edin.). Stated 4th, revised and corrected edition. Revised by Amelia Hutchinson Stirling. Green cloth, rough topedge. Medium 8vo. pp. xcix, [1], 297, [3] blank. Index. Very Good/No jacket. Cap and corner wear; evenly toned pages. Preface to third and… Read more about this item Item Price
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PHILOSOPHISCHE SCHRIFTEN, Zweiter Theil, Verbesserte Auflage.
by Mendelssohn, Moses 1729-86.
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Berlin: Christian Friedrich, 1771. Illustrated by title and head vignette. Half leather over paper covered boards, five raised bands. 16mo. pp. 283, 2. Good. Head chip, spine rubbed, internally near fine. Volume 2 of 2 only. Grandfather of Felix (composer).. Item Price
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WORLD-BUILDERS ALL, The Task of the Rising Generation.
by Burroughs, E. A. (Edward Arthur) 1885-1934.
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London: Longmans, Green & Co. (University Press, Aberdeen, 1917. Stated second impression of first edition. Pale green paper covered boards stamped gilt, thick paper issue. 16mo. pp. xv, 99. Very Good/No jacket, as issued/In mylar protector. Repaired spine tear, cap and corner wear; internally tine with small owner bookplate. WWI, Eton College, Anglican, Chaplain to the King, Dean of Bristol… Read more about this item Item Price
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STRANGE LANGUAGE [and] MAN, THE LAST CREATION. The Yogas in terms of modern science, Studies in Neuro - Bio - Electronics Advanced Lecture Series, A.
by Acharya, Pundit.
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New York: Prana Press, 1964, 1970. Later/First edition. [c.1939, A Strange Language]. 2 volumes. Card wraps/wraps with printed paper jacket. 18 and 19cm. pp. 102, [6] Ads, small tipped-in ad; 47, [1] Ad. Near Fine/Near Fine. Small areas of soil to both covers, one has previous owner stamp ffep.. Item Price
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L'VOLUTION CRATICE.
by Bergson, Henri 1859-1941.
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Paris: Flix Alcan, 1917. Vigtime edition. Period green binding added, gilt print spine. 8vo. pp. viii, 403. Good+/No jacket, as issued. (ink owner), several stray pencil lines in margins, edge darkening starting, several minor page tears, hinges starting.. Item Price
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L'NERGIE SPIRITUELLE, Essais et Confrences.
by Bergson, Henri 1859-1941.
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Paris: Flix Alcan, 1920. Cinquime edition. c.1889. Bibiothque de Philosophie Contemporaine. Period green buckram, gilt print spine, original covers bound in. 8vo. pp. v, 227. VG/No jacket, as issued. Dampstain to page edges 208-end, one corner missing (page 227) not affecting text.. Item Price
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GUESSES AT TRUTH BY TWO BROTHERS, First Series, Fourth Edition [and] GUESSES AT TRUTH BY TWO BROTHERS, Second Series, Third Edition.
by [Hare, Julius Charles, 1795-1855 and Augustus William, 1792-1834].
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London: Printed for Walton & Maberly sold by Macmillan, Cambridge, 1851 [and] 1855. (Assumed 1856 printing of) stated 4th [and] 3rd edition. 2 volumes. Uniform purplish blind-stamped cloth, yellow eps. Foolscap 8vo (17cm). pp. xi, 412, 8 (1/1856 WM catalog); [iv], 383, [1] colophon, 15 (Index), [1], 8 (1/1856 WM catalog) . Good/No jacket, as issued/Ex-Lib. College withdrawn bookplates, oval… Read more about this item Item Price
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NARROW ROAD TO THE INTERIOR.
by Basho, Matsuo 1644-94.
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Boston & London: Shambhala Centaur Editions, 1991. Translated by Sam Hamill. Illustrated by Stephen Addiss paintings and calligraphy. First (SD & N1) edition. Self-extended wraps. 32mo. pp. 105, [3] colophon. Near Fine. Traces of wear. ISBN: 0877736448.. Item Price
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TASK OF CRITICISM, Essays on Philosophy, History and Community, The.
by Miller, John William, 1895-1978.
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New York: W. W. Norton, (2005). Edited by Joseph P. Fell, Vincent Colapietro and Michael J. McGandy, with introduction to Miller's Philosophy. Stated first (&N1) edition. Publisher review "Paperback News" laid in. Pictorial stiff wraps. 8vo. pp. 366. Bibliography, Abouts, Index. Fine. ISBN: 0393327337.. Item Price
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METAMAGICAL THEMAS: Questing for the Essence of Mind and Pattern.
by Hofstadter, Douglas R.
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New Haven: Basic Books Illustrated by line drawings, one color plate. First (N1) edition. Blue cloth. 8vo (24.5cm). pp. 852. Near Fine/Good+/Unclipped price in mylar. Ink owners and bookplate under flap in brilliant jacket with traces of edgewear and one rear closed tear. Flapology "An Interlocked Collection of Literary, Scientific, and Artistic Studies". ISBN: 0465045405. Oversize.. Item Price
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Verifiable Adjunct to the Christian Theological System, A.
by Cassidy, Paul Arthur.
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Pittsburgh, PA: Dorance Stated first printing edition. Publisher review sheets laid-in. Pictorial stiff wraps. 8vo. pp. 196. Index. As New. Unread copy with no flaws. ISBN: 0805949941.. Item Price
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PHILOSOPHICAL FRAGMENTS or Fragments of Philosophy by Johannes Climacus. Is an historical point of departure possible...?.
by Kierkegaard, Soren, 1813-55.
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NJ: Princeton University Press, (1974). Translated by David Swenson and introduced by originally...New introduction and commentary by Niels Thulstrup...translation revised and commentary translated by Howard V. Hong. Stated 5th Paper Printing edition. thus...c.1936, 1962, 1967. "Princeton Paperbacks". 8vo (20.5cm). pp. xcvii, 260. Appendix, Notes, Index. Near Fine. Minor cover nicks and scrapes, internally fine, no ownership, spine creases or marking.… Read more about this item Item Price
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ATTACK UPON 'CHRISTENDOM'.
by Kierkegaard, Soren, 1813-55.
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Boston: Beacon Press (Unitarian Universalist Assoc.), (April 1966). Translated by Walter Lowrie, with introduction by. Stated 6th thus printing edition. thus...c.1944 (PUP), 1956. Stiff wraps (BP28). 8vo (20cm). pp. 303. Notes, Index. Very Good. Toning and soil to uncoated cover, internally fine, no ownership, spine creases or marking. (21 Articles in the Fatherland 1854-55 and This has to be said)..… Read more about this item Item Price
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CATCH THE WHISPER OF THE WIND: The beauty of Native American philosophy and principles for living awaits those who choose to listen.
by James, Cheewa.
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Sacramento, CA: Horizon 2000, (1992). Illustrated by David and Jean Villasenor in b/w Southwest Indian symbols. Stated first edition. Gloss pictorial wraps. 8vo. pp. 70, [8]. As New. Unread copy with minor cover nicks. ISBN: 0963266500. [Note: music and narration tape was made to accompany book (available via 800 number on cover rear)...not in this offering].. Item Price
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STATUS ANXIETY
by de Botton, Alain.
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New York: Pantheon, (2004). Illustrated by b/w text photos, reproductions, line drawings. Stated first (&N1) edition. Taupe paper covered boards. 8vo (22cm). pp. 306. Index. Fine/In like jacket/Unclipped price in mylar. ISBN: 0375420835.. Item Price
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FAITH AND THE GOOD THING.
by Johnson, Charles.
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New York: Viking Press, (1974). Illustrated by Abner Graboff jacket. First (FP) edition. First book. Cloth backed boards. 8vo. pp. 196. Near Fine/In like jacket/Unclipped price in mylar. Faint end paper stain in jacket with edge rubs to top folds and head. Cartoonist and creator of "Charlie's Pad" educational TV series. ISBN: 670305693.. Item Price
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HOW CAN I HELP? Stories and Reflections on Service.
by Dass, Ram and Paul Gorman.
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985. Stated first (SD) edition. Pictorial stiff wraps. 8vo. pp. 243, [6]. Near Fine. Traces of wear, short gift inscription. (ISBN 0394729471).. Item Price
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LIBERATION.
by Keppe, Norberto R., Dr.
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Brazil: Proton Editora, (1983). Translated by Margaret Pinckard Kowarick from the Portugese. Stated First English edition. c.1980. Stiff wraps. 8vo. pp. 230, [1] colophon. VG. One spine crease, traces of edgewear to covers. , internally fine, no ownership. Discoverer of Analytical Trilogy (Integral Psychoanalysis) method of treatment of neurosis, psychosis and organic illness.. Item Price
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ON THE UP AND UP.
by Barton, Bruce 1886-1967.
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Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, (1929). First separate edition. (c.1925-9 some previously appearing in Consolidated Magazines). Clay cloth. Cr.8vo. pp. 189, [1]. VG-/No jacket/Ingersoll paper jacket protector. Dull cover, spine a bit rippled, ink owner, first and last ffeps neatly excised (o/w internally fine), flap blurb and jacket top pasted on respective pastedowns. 59 inspirational business shorts, by the author of the Book… Read more about this item Item Price
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EVOLUTION OF MORALALITY
by McConnell, S(amuel) D(avid), 1845-1939.
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New York: MacMillan, (July) 1901. Second printing of first edition. c.March 1901. First Book. Original navy cloth, teg, uncut. Cr.8vo. pp. [viii], 204, [2] Ads. VG/No jacket, as issued. Traces of wear to binding,.. Item Price
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