Very nice volume of the collected works of Christian Philosopher, Thomas Dick [1774-1857]. He was one of the most significant of the 19th century, consistently attempting to harmonize and mutually expand the sciences, particularly astronomy, philosophy, and Christian theology.
He was an original and innovative thinker, positing among other things, that all of the planets in our universe were inhabited. He calculated that the known planets contained around 21 trillion inhabitants.
Dick, Thomas. The Works of Thomas Dick, LL.D. Four Volumes in One. Viz. I. An Essay on the Improvement of Society by the Diffusion of Knowledge: An Illustration of the Advantages which would Result from a More General Dissemination of Rational and Scientific Information among all Ranks. Illustrated with Engravings. II. The Philosophy of a Future State. III. The Philosophy of Religion; Or, An Illustration of the Moral Laws of the Universe. IV. The Christian Philosopher, or, the Connexion of Science and Philosophy with Religion. Hartford. H. F. Sumner & Co. New-York. Robinson, Pratt & Co. 1839. 191 + 127 + 186 + 162pp.
Original full tree calf, consolidated at some point. Very solid and attractive. Corners rubbed and bumped. Small hole on front board as shown. Text begins at title page, textually complete and clean, one signature forward in binding. Text block marbled.
