Priestley Political Writings [Paperback]

A collection of the work of Joseph Priestley, arguably one of the most important political theorists of the English Enlightenment.Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was arguably the most important English theorist to focus on the issue of political liberty during the English Enlightenment. This new collection will be the first to render accessible his Essay on First Principles, The Present State of Liberty and the Letter of Advice.Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was arguably the most important English theorist to focus on the issue of political liberty during the English Enlightenment. This new collection will be the first to render accessible his Essay on First Principles, The Present State of Liberty and the Letter of Advice.Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was arguably the most important English theorist to focus on the issue of political liberty during the English Enlightenment. His concept of freedom is of crucial importance to two of the major issues of his day: the right of dissenters to religious toleration, and the right of the American colonists to self-government. Priestley's writings lack a modern edition and this new collection will be the first to render accessible his Essay on First Principles, The Present State of Liberty and the Letter of Advice. An introduction and notes, and guides to further reading and key figures in the text provide the student with all the material necessary for approaching Priestley.Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chronology of Joseph Priestley's life; Biographical guide; Bibliographical guide; Essay on the First Principles; The Present State of Liberty; Index.