Philosophical Works: Preliminary Discourse by the Editor. On the Conduct of the Understanding. an Essay Concerning Human Understanding (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021335593)

This volume brings together two classic works of philosophy by John Locke, both considered essential reading for students of the subject. The Preliminary Discourse by the Editor discusses the art of critical thinking and lays out a methodology for approaching philosophical questions. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding is a detailed examination of the nature of human knowledge, including topics such as perception, language, and morality. This edition includes a helpful introduction and annotations by James Augustus St. John.

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