Record Number: 21134
Reading Experience:
Evidence:
'What philosophy suggests to us on this topick [the possibility of life after death] is probable: what Scripture tells us is certain. Dr. Henry More has carried it as far as philosophy can. You may buy both his theological and philosophical works in two volumes folio, for about eight shillings'.
Century:1700-1799
Date:Until: 28 Mar 1772
Country:England
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Type of Experience(Reader):
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solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown
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solitary in company unknown
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Reader / Listener / Reading Group:
Reader: Age:Adult (18-100+)
Gender:Male
Date of Birth:18 Sep 1709
Socio-Economic Group:Professional / academic / merchant / farmer
Occupation:writer
Religion:Anglican
Country of Origin:England
Country of Experience:England
Listeners present if any:e.g family, servants, friends
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Text Being Read:
Author: Title:[theological works]
Genre:Other religious
Form of Text:Print: Book
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Source Information:
Record ID:21134
Source:James Boswell
Editor:R.W. Chapman
Title:Life of Johnson
Place of Publication:Oxford
Date of Publication:1980
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Page:471
Additional Comments:
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Citation:
James Boswell, R.W. Chapman (ed.), Life of Johnson, (Oxford, 1980), p. 471, http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/reading/UK/record_details.php?id=21134, accessed: 12 November 2024
Additional Comments:
Originally published 1791.