Locke and French materialism
Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding" provoked a debate between materialists and immaterialists in England which spread to the continent. This book looks at the effect that his work had on French materialism and compares ideas of the "philosophes" with those of English philosophers.
Crítica e interpretación
239 p. ; 20 cm
9780198242741, 0198242743
639623550
Introduction; The three hypotheses; The French connection; French materialist disciples; Physical influence; David R. Boullier; Systems of philosophy; Journal presentations; Locke among the 'Philosophes'; General conclusion; Bibliography; Index