COMPLETE 8-VOLUME ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHILOSOPHY, MACMILLAN 1972, HANDSOME FOUR-BOOK LIBRARY SET
An impressive and intellectually distinguished complete edition of The Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by noted philosopher Paul Edwards and published by Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. and The Free Press. Originally copyrighted in 1967, this handsome 1972 reprint comprises all eight volumes arranged within four substantial hardcover bindings: Volumes 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8 with index. Long regarded as an important English-language reference work, the encyclopedia presents authoritative articles covering the world’s major philosophers, schools of thought, ethical and political theories, logic, metaphysics, religion, psychology, and the history of ideas. Beautifully presented in matching deep navy-blue textured cloth bindings, each volume features elegant gilt lettering with rich red-and-gold spine accents. The set has tremendous decorative presence and creates the cultivated, collected atmosphere sought after for a European-style library, executive office, law firm, university study, hotel lounge, or sophisticated residential interior. Displayed together, the four generously scaled books form a striking architectural element while retaining genuine scholarly substance—an ideal acquisition for collectors, academics, writers, designers, and anyone assembling a distinguished private library. Acquired from a central Virginia estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS BOOK SET WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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An impressive and intellectually distinguished complete edition of The Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by noted philosopher Paul Edwards and published by Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. and The Free Press. Originally copyrighted in 1967, this handsome 1972 reprint comprises all eight volumes arranged within four substantial hardcover bindings: Volumes 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8 with index. Long regarded as an important English-language reference work, the encyclopedia presents authoritative articles covering the world’s major philosophers, schools of thought, ethical and political theories, logic, metaphysics, religion, psychology, and the history of ideas. Beautifully presented in matching deep navy-blue textured cloth bindings, each volume features elegant gilt lettering with rich red-and-gold spine accents. The set has tremendous decorative presence and creates the cultivated, collected atmosphere sought after for a European-style library, executive office, law firm, university study, hotel lounge, or sophisticated residential interior. Displayed together, the four generously scaled books form a striking architectural element while retaining genuine scholarly substance—an ideal acquisition for collectors, academics, writers, designers, and anyone assembling a distinguished private library. Acquired from a central Virginia estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS BOOK SET WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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