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The dignity of human nature : Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of prudence. II. Of knowledge. III. Of virtue. IV. Of revealed religion. By J.B. Master of an academy at Newington-Green, Middlesex.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Burgh, James, 1714-1775
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Eighteenth century collections online.
Subjects:	Virtue > Early works to 1800. Human behavior > Early works to 1800. Religion > Early works to 1800. Dignity > Early works to 1800. Common sense > Early works to 1800. Anthologies.
Online Access:	Full text online

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