Characteristicks of men, Manners, Opinions, Times

One of the most influential works of English political philosophy, this book by Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury, offers an insightful analysis of the moral, political, and social conditions of his time. It covers a wide range of topics, from the nature of human psychology and the principles of ethics to the role of religion in education and society. A must-read for students of political theory and intellectual history.

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