The mirrour: or, a chain of reflections, founded on true moral principles; wherein are rules laid down for the conduct and oconomy of life, for promoting true happiness by the regulation of the passions, and the practice of every social virtue. Extracted partly from the most celebrated authors, joined to a series of observations on mankind. Being a compleat system of ethicks. Wherein the many exceptions, so justly censured in the maxims of that celebrated French Moralist the Duke of Rochefoucault, are carefully avoided.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethics--18th century.

Ethics.

Conduct of life--Early works to 1800.

Conduct of life.

Happiness--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Happiness.

La Rochefoucauld, François, duc de, 1613-1680. Maximes.

La Rochefoucauld, François.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx,156p.,plate )

Other Title:

Mirrour

The mirrour

Place of Publication:

London : printed for W. Owen, at Homer's-Head, near Temple-Bar, M.DCC.LIX. [1759]

Notes:

The plate bears the imprint of James Mechell.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T117529.

OCLC:

642302343