The History of Astromy

Reflecting Adam Smith's wide learning and varied interests, these essays shed considerable light on his place in the Scottish Enlightenment. Included are histories of astronomy, ancient logic, and ancient physics; essays on the "imitative" arts and the affinity between music, dancing, and poetry; and a critical review of Samuel Johnson's famous Dictionary, which Smith originally published in the Edinburgh Review (1755-1756).** The History Of Astronomy / W. P. D. Wightman -- The History Of Ancient Physics / W. P. D. Wightman -- The History Of Ancient Logics And Metaphysics / W. P. D. Wightman -- Of The External Senses / W. P. D. Wightman -- Of The Nature Of That Imitation Which Takes Place In What Are Called The Imitative Arts / W. P. D. Wightman -- Of The Affinity Between Music, Dancing, And Poetry / W. P. D. Wightman -- Of The Affinity Between Certain English And Italian Verses / J. C. Bryce -- Contributions To The Edinburgh Review Of 1755- 56: Review Of Johnson's Dictionary / J. C. Bryce -- A Letter To The Authors Of The Edinburgh Review / J. C. Bryce -- Appendix: Passages Quoted From Rousseau / J. C. Bryce -- Preface And Dedication To William Hamilton's Poems On Several Occasions / J. C. Bryce -- Dugald Stewart: Account Of Life And Writings Of Adam Smith, Ll. D. / I. S. Ross. Adam Smith ; Edited By W.p.d. Wightman And J.c. Bryce ; With Dugald Stewart's Account Of Adam Smith, Edited By I.s. Ross ; General Editors, D.d. Raphael And A.s. Skinner. Reprint. Originally Published: Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1980. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.