This definitive biography of 18th-century Scottish philosopher Francis Hutcheson offers a comprehensive overview of his life and ideas. Hutcheson, who greatly influenced the Scottish Enlightenment, was a pioneer in the fields of ethics, aesthetics, and political philosophy. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of philosophy.

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