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1652
An elegant and learned discourse of the light of nature, with several other treatises: … By Nathanael Culverwel … London, printed by T.R. and E.M. for John Rothwell. 1652. [16], 212 p. 4o.
A source for Locke’s early views on ethics and natural law.
Wing C7569
Reprint: edited by Robert A. Greene and Hugh MacCallum. – Toronto ; Buffalo : University of Toronto Press c1971. – lv, 216 p. – (University of Toronto Department of English studies and texts ; 17). – For the introduction to this edition, see entry under 1971.
1659
Syntagma philosophiae Epicuri, cum refutationibus dogmatum quae contra fidem Christianum ab eo asserta sunt, oppositis per Petrum Gassendum … Praefigitus Samuel Sorberii dissertatio De vita ac moribus Petri Gassendi. Hagæ-Comitis, ex typographia Adriani Vlacq, 1659. [50], 495, [1] p. 4o.
C 115
1662
La logique, ou L’art de penser: … A Paris, chez Charles Savreux. 1662. 243, [7] p. 12o.
Many editions; Locke owned a copy of the 4th French ed., 1674, and of the Latin ed. of 1674.
English translations: (1) Logic; or, The art of thinking: … London, printed by H. Sawbridge, 1685. [8], 250, 247, [9] p. 8o; and (2) The art of thinking : Port-Royal logic / Antoine Arnauld ; translated, with an introduction, by James Dickoff and Patricia James ; and a foreword by Charles W. Hendel. – Indianapolis : Bobbs-Merrill, c1964. – lx, 378 p. – (The Library of liberal arts ; 144)
H&L 1803, 1803a; Wing A3723
1665
Scepsis scientifica: or, Confest ignorance, the way to science; … By Joseph Glanvill … London: printed by E. Cotes, for Henry Eversden. 1665. [36], 184, [16], 92 p. 8o.
Wing G827
1666
The origine of formes and qualities, (according to the corpuscular philosophy,) illustrated by considerations and experiments, (written formerly by way of notes upon an essay about nitre). By the Honourable Robert Boyle … Oxford, printed by H. Hall Printer to the University, for Ric: Davis. An.Dom. 1666. [50], 433, [1] p. 8o.
“The theoretical part” reprinted with Barger, Locke on substance (1976)
H&L 413; Wing B4014; C 13
1672
Essais de morale, contenus en divers traittez sur plusieurs devoirs importans. A Paris, chez le veuve Charles Savreux. 1672. 2 vols. 12o.
Unverified.
Nouvelle édition, revuë & corrigée. Suivant la copie imprimée à Paris, chez le veuve Charles Savreux. 1672. 2 vols. 12o.
H&L 2040a; A [783]
1674
Abregé de la philosophie de Gassendi. Par F. Bernier … A Paris, chez Jacques Langlois, et Emmanuel Langlois. 1674. [10], 509, [1], lxxi, [1] p. 12o.
Reprinted: A Lyon, chez Anisson, & Posuel. 1678. 8 vol. 12o; Locke owned a copy of this edition.
H&L 283; C 115
De la recherche de la verité. Ou l’on traitte de la nature, de l’esprit, de l’homme, & de l’usage qu’il en doit faire pour éviter l’erreur dans les sciences. A Paris: chez A. Pralard. 1674-75. 2 vol. 12o.
Many editions; Locke owned copies of several.
English translations: (1) Malebranche’s Search after truth. Or a treatise of the nature of the humane mind. And of its management for avoiding error in the sciences. Done out of French from the last edition. London, printed for J. Dunton, and S. Manship, 1694-1695. 2 vol. 8o. Translation by Richard Sault; (2) Father Malebranche’s Treatise concerning the search after truth. … All translated by T. Taylor … Oxford, printed by L. Lichfield, for Thomas Bennet, bookseller, London. 1694. [16], 203, [1], 42 p. 2o; and (3) The search after truth … / Nicolas Malebranche ; translated from the French by Thomas M. Lennon and Paul J. Olscamp. – Columbus : Ohio State University Press, c1980. – xxxii, 861 p.
H&L 1875, 1876, 1883, 1883a; Wing M315-317; C 30
1678
Organum vetus & novum. Or, A discourse of reason and truth. Wherein the natural logick common to mankinde is briefly and plainly described. By Richard Burthogge, M.D. … London: printed for Sam. Crouch. 1678. [4], 73, [1] p. 8o.
Wing B6154
1678
Des vrayes et des fausses idées contra ce qu’enseigne l’auteur de La recherche de la verité. Par M. Antoine Arnauld … A Cologne, chez Nicolas Schouten, 1683. [6], 339, [1] p. 12o.
H&L 124
1684
“Meditationes de cognitione, veritate, & ideis” / per G.G.L. // IN: Acta eruditorum. – Anno 1684:537-542.
C 55
1685
Logic; or, The art of thinking: … – See entry for original French text (1662)
1690
“An essay concerning human understanding …” [review] . // IN: Bibliotheque universelle et historique pour l’année 1690. Tome 17:399-427.
Review and summary of Locke’ Essay … (1690) [Locke #228], including extracts.
C 56-57; Y&Y 1690.3
Cursory reflections upon a book call’d, An essay concerning human understanding. Written by John Norris … In a letter to a friend. London, printed for S. Manship, 1690. [2], 44, [2] p. 8o.
Reprinted in 1692, 1694, 1699, 1713, 1724, 1728, and 1961; issued with various publications by Norris, including:
1 Christian blessedness: or, Discourses upon the beatitudes of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Written by John Norris … London, printed for S. Manship, 1690.
2 Christian blessedness … The second edition. London, printed for S. Manship, 1692.
3 Practical discourses upon the beatitudes of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. … The third edition. London: printed for S. Manship, 1699.
4 Practical discourses upon the beatitudes of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. … The fourth edition. London: printed for S. Manship, 1699.
5 Practical discourses upon the beatitudes of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. … The fifth edition. London: printed for S. Manship, 1707.
6 A philosophical discourse concerning the natural immortality of the soul, wherein the great question of the soul’s immortality is endeavour’d to be righly stated, and full[y] clear’d … London: printed for S. Manship, 1708.
7 Christian blessedness … The tenth edition. London: printed for Edmund Parker. 1724.
8 Reflections upon the conduct of human life … The fifth edition. London: printed for Edmund Parker, 1724. Pages 255-296.
9 Practical discourses upon the beatitudes of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. … The fifteenth edition. London: printed for Edmund Parker. 1728.
Reprinted, with an introduction by Gilbert D. McEwen. – Los Angeles : William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, 1961. – 5, 45 p. – (Publication / Augustan Reprint Society ; no. 93); also reprinted in Astell & Norris, Letters concerning the love of God (2005). – p. 184-198.
Reviewed by Le Clerc, “Cursory reflections &c.” (1691); an English translation of this review appeared in The supplement to the third volume of the Athenian gazette. London, printed for John Dunton, 1691. 8o. Pages 2-3. Norris added a reply to subsequent editions of Cursory reflections: “A brief consideration of the remarques made upon the foregoing Reflections by the gentlemen of the Athenian Society, in the supplement to the third volume, &c.”
Norris was also criticized by Lady Masham (1696); in 1699, Norris added “An admonition concerning two late books, call’d Discourses of the love of God” to Cursory reflections.
Locke did not publish any response to Norris; however, he did draft an “Answer to Mr. Norris’s reflections”; the posthumous “Examination of P. Malebranche’s opinion of seeing all things in God” [Locke #775] was directed at Norris, as were “Remarks upon some of Mr. Norris’s books” [Locke #789]
H&L 2094 [1692 ed.]; Wing N1246, 1247, 1260; C 29-30; Y&Y 1690.2, 1692.1; A [435]; T 218, 220 [1708]
Reflections upon the conduct of human life: with reference to the study of learning and knowledge. In a letter to the excellent lady, the Lady Masham. By John Norris … London, printed for S. Manship. 1690. [8], 196, [4] p. 8o.
Also: 2nd ed., 1691; Norris’s reference in the preface to Lady Masham’s blindness initiated his quarrel with Lady Masham and Locke.
C 32
1691
[Anonymous].
“An essay concerning humane understanding … [review]. // IN: Acta eruditorum. – Anno 1691:501-505.
Review Locke’ Essay … (1690) [Locke #228].
“Cursory reflections &c. [review]. // IN: Bibliotheque universelle et historique de l’année 1691. Tome 20:65-72.
Review of Norris, Cursory reflections … (1690) [#01104]; translated into English as: “Cursory reflections on a book entitled, An essay about understanding” [review]. // IN: The supplement to the third volume of the Athenian gazette. London, printed for John Dunton, 1691. 8o. Pages 2-3.
Norris added a reply to subsequent editions of Cursory reflections: “A brief consideration of the remarques made upon the foregoing Reflections by the gentlemen of the Athenian Society, in the supplement to the third volume, &c.”
1692
Ontologia; sive De ente in genere. Auctore, Joane Clerico. … Londini, impensis Awnsham & Johan. Churchill. 1692. [8], 200, [2] p. 12o.
Forms vol. 2 of his Logica: sive Ars ratiocinandi; dedicated to Locke.
H&L 764; Wing L821
A brief disquisition of the law of nature, according to the principles laid down in the reverend Dr. Cumberland’s (now Lord Bishop of Peterborough’s) Latin treatise on that subject … – See entry in Chapter 7.
1694
An essay upon reason, and the nature of spirits. By Richard Burthogge … London: printed for John Dunton. 1694. [6], 280 p. 8o.
See dedication “To the learned Mr. John Lock, author of the Essay concerning human understanding” (sig. A3-4)
Review: [R. Wooley], “An essay upon reason …” (1694)
H&L 538; Wing B6150; C 35; T 188
“G.G.L. De primæ philosophiæ emendatione, & de notione substantiæ.” // IN: Acta eruditorum. – Anno 1694:110-112.
C 55
A discourse concerning the nature of man, both in his natural and political capacity: both as he is a rational creature, and member of a civil society. With an examination of some of Mr. Hobbs’s opinions relating hereunto. By Ja. Lowde … London, printed by T. Warren, for Walter. Kettilby, 1694. 8o.
See Ch. 3, “Of natural notions of truth and goodness” (p. 49-94)
Locke added a reply to Lowde to the “Epistle to the Reader” in the 2nd edition of the Essay [Locke #229]
H&L 1813; Wing L3299; C 27, 32-33; Y&Y 1694.1; A [436]
“An essay upon reason and the existence of spirits.” By Richard Burthogge [review]. // IN: The compleat library: containing an historical account of the choicest books newly printed in England and in the forreign journals. Vol. 3 (1694):107-112.
Review of Burthugge, An essay upon reason … (1694)
Reflections upon ancient and modern learning. By William Wotton … London, printed by J. Leake, for Peter Buck, 1694. 8o.
See Ch. 13, “Of the logick and metaphysicks of the ancient Greeks” (p. 154-158)
H&L 3187a; Wing W3658
1695
“Specimen dynamicum, pro admirandis naturæ legibus circa corporum vires & mutuas actiones detegendis, & adsuas causas revocandis,” autore G.G.L. // IN: Acta eruditorum. – Anno 1695:145-157.
C 55
1696
Some considerations touching the Trinity: and the ways of managing that controversie. London, printed; and sold by E. Whitlock. 1696. [10], 52 p. 4o.
H&L 2991; Wing G303
A discourse concerning the love of God. London, printed for A[w]nsham and John Churchil, 1696. [6], 126 p. 12o.
Contains a reply to Norris, Practical discourses …, vol. 3 (1693)
French translation: Discours sur l’amour divin, où l’on explique ce que c’est, & où l’on fait voir les mauvaises conséquences des explications tro subtiles que l’on en donne. Traduit de l’anglois. Par Pierre Coste. A Amsterdam, chez Pierre de Coup. 1715. [26], 268 p. 12o. Avertissement du traducteur dated 6 janvier 1705.
H&L 1812; Wing M905; C 32
A discourse in vindication of the doctrine of the Trinity: with an answer to the late Socinian objections against it from Scripture, antiquity and reason. By the Right Reverend Father in God, Edward, Lord Bishop of Worcester. London, printed by J.H. for Henry Mortlock, 1697. [2], lxii, [4], 292 p. 8o.
The title page to the contrary, this was published before the end of 1696.
See Ch. 10, “The objections against the Trinity in point of reason answer’d” (p. 230-292); reprinted in [1] Stillingfleet, Three criticisms of Locke (1987); and [2] Schwitzgebel, Edward Stillingfleet als Kritiker der Ideenlehre John Lockes (2000). – p. 140-168).
Also: The second edition. London, printed by J.H. for Henry Mortlock, 1697. lxii, [4], 292 p. 8o; also reprinted in The philosophy of Edward Stillingfleet : including his replies to John Locke / edited and introduced by G.A.J. Rogers. – Bristol : Thoemmes Press, 2000. – Vol. 4.
Review: Anon., “A discourse …” (1698)
H&L 2787; Wing S5585-6; C 35-37; Y&Y 1696.7; A [439]
1697
[Authorship uncertain]
Remarks upon An essay concerning humane understanding: in a letter address’d to the author. London, printed for M. Wootton. 1697. 15, [1] p. 4o.
Traditionally attributed to Thomas Burnet, author of The sacred theory of the earth; however, Walmsley, Craig & Burrows, “The authorship of the Remarks …” (2016) cast doubt on the attribution and suggest that Richard Willis (author of The occasional paper) is a more likely author.
Locke appended an “Answer” to his Reply to Stillingfleet [Locke #443]; also answered in Cockburn, A defence of the Essay … (1702)
Reprinted (with the other Remarks and Locke’s replies): New York : Garland, 1984 and Doncaster : Brynmill, 1989.
H&L 1794; Wing B5944; C44-45; Y&Y 1697.4; A [448]
[Authorship uncertain]
Second remarks upon An essay concerning humane understanding, in a letter address’d to the author. Being a vindication of the first Remarks, against the answer of Mr. Lock, at the end of his Reply to the Lord Bishop of Worcester. London, printed for W. Wotton. 1697. [2], 30 p. 4o.
Traditionally attributed to Thomas Burnet, author of The sacred theory of the earth; however, Walmsley, Craig & Burrows, “The authorship of the Remarks …” (2016) cast doubt on the attribution and suggest that Richard Willis (author of The occasional paper) is a more likely author.
Reprinted (with the other Remarks and Locke’s replies): New York : Garland, 1984 and Doncaster : Brynmill, 1989.
H&L 1795; Wing B5946; C 45-46; Y&Y 1697.5; A [449]
A refutation of some of the false conceits in Mr. Locke’s Essay concerning human understanding. Together with a brief answer (in Latine) to the argumentation of Gerardus de Vries against the innate idea of God. By Edmund Elys … London: printed for, and sold by Will. Marshal, and John Marshal. 1697. 30, [4] p. 8o.
Reprinted in Observations on several books … (1700)
H&L 1038; Wing2 E692A; Y&Y 1697.8; A [450]
Solid philosophy asserted, against the fancies of the idealists: or, The method to science farther illustrated. With reflexions on Mr. Locke’s Essay concerning human understanding. London, printed for Roger Clavil, Abel Roper, and Thomas Metcalf, 1697. [52], 460, [24] p. 8o.
Locke annotated his copy of Sergeant; the notes were published in J.W. Yolton, “Locke’s unpublished marginal replies to John Sergeant” (1951).
Reprinted: New York : Garland, 1984. – (The philosophy of John Locke)
H&L 2626; Wing S2594; C 43-44; Y&Y 1697.12; A [451]; T 228 [1984]
The Bishop of Worcester’s answer to Mr. Locke’s letter, concerning some passages relating to his Essay of humane understanding, mention’d in the late discourse in vindication of the Trinity. With a postscript in answer to some reflections made on that treatise in a late Socinian pamphlet. London, printed by J.H. for Henry Mortlock, 1697. 154, [2] p. 8o.
Reviewed (with Locke’s Letter …): Anon., “A letter to the Bishop of Worcester … The Bishop of Worcester’s answer …” (1699)
Reprinted (1) in Stillingfleet, Three criticisms of Locke (1987); (2) with Stillingfleet’s Answer to Mr. Locke’s second letter. – See entry under 2000; (3) in Schwitzgebel, Edward Stillingfleet als Kritiker der Ideenlehre John Lockes (2000). – p. 140-168); and in The philosophy of Edward Stillingfleet : including his replies to John Locke / edited and introduced by G.A.J. Rogers. – Bristol : Thoemmes Press, 2000. – Vol. 5.
H&L 2789; Wing S5557; C 38-40; Y&Y 1697.13; A [442]
1698
[Anonymous].
“A discourse in vindication of the doctrine of the Trinity &c. … [review]. // IN: Acta eruditorum. – Anno 1698:496-509.
Review of Stillingfleet, A discourse …” (1697)
C 57
A free but modest censure of the late controversial writings and debates of the Lord Bishop of Worcester and Mr. Locke: Mr. Edwards and Mr. Locke: the Hon[oura]ble Charles Boyle, Esq; and Dr. Bentley. Together with brief remarks on Monsieur Le Clerc’s Ars critica. By F.B., M.A. of Cambridge. London: printed for A. Baldwin, 1698. 31, [1] p. 4o.
Sides with Locke’s critics.
H&L 159a; Wing B59; C 42-43; Y&Y 1698.2; A [452]
The grounds and foundation of natural religion, discover’d, in the principal branches of it, in opposition to the prevailing notions of the modern Scepticks and Latitudinarians. … By Thomas Beconsall … London: printed by W.O. for A. Roper, A. Bosvile; and G. West, in Oxford. 1698. [2], xi, vi, [45], 256, [2] p. 8o.
H&L 251a; Wing B1657; C 49-50; Y&Y 1698.3; A [453]
The reasonableness and certainty of the Christian religion. By Robert Jenkin … London, printed for Peter Buck, 1698. [8], lix, [13], 471, [1] p. 8o.
Cites Locke on thinking matter (p. xlvi-xlvii)
Also: The second edition, enlarged. London, printed for P.B. and R. Wellington, 1700. 2 vols. 8o. See vol. 1:xxix-xxx.
Wing J570-571; C 50; A [454]
The Bishop of Worcester’s answer to Mr. Locke’s second letter; wherein his notion of ideas is prov’d to be inconsistent with it self, and with the articles of the Christian faith. London, printed by J.H. for Henry Mortlock, 1698. 178, [6] p. 8o.
Dated: Worcester Sept. 22, 1697.
Reviewed (with Locke’s Reply …): Anon., “Mr. Locke’s reply &c. … The Bishop of Worcester’s answer &c. …” (1699)
Reprinted [1] in Stillingfleet, Three criticisms of Locke (1987); [2] (with Stillingfleet’s Answer to Mr. Locke’s [first] letter). – See entry under 2000; [3] in Schwitzgebel, Edward Stillingfleet als Kritiker der Ideenlehre John Lockes (2000). – p. 140-168); and in The philosophy of Edward Stillingfleet : including his replies to John Locke / edited and introduced by G.A.J. Rogers. – Bristol : Thoemmes Press, 2000. – Vol. 5.
H&L 2790; Wing S5558; C 41-42; Y&Y 1698.5; A [444]
1699
[Anonymous].
“A letter to the Bishop of Worcester … The Bishop of Worcester’s answer …” [review]. // IN: Acta eruditorum. Anno 1699:12-19.
Review of Locke’s Letter … (1697) [Locke #440] and Stillingfleet, Answer … (1697)
C 57; Y&Y 1699.4
[Anonymous].
“Mr. Locke’s reply &c. … The Bishop of Worcester’s answer &c. …” [review]. // IN: Acta eruditorum. Anno 1699:19-20.
Review of Locke, “Reply …” (1697) [Locke #443] and Stillingfleet, Answer … (1699)
C 57; Y&Y 1699.4
[Anonymous].
The sceptical muse: or, A paradox on humane understanding. A poem … London: printed for R. Basset, and sold by Fr. Hicks, bookseller in Cambridge, 1699. [2], 10 p. 2o.
Wing S847
[Authorship uncertain]
Third remarks upon An essay concerning humane understanding: in a letter address’d to the author. London, printed for W. Wotton, 1699. 27, [1] p. 4o.
Locke annotated his copy of Burnet’s book, which is in the Yale University Library; the notes were published in Porter, “Marginalia Locke-a-na” (1887)
Traditionally attributed to Thomas Burnet, author of The sacred theory of the earth; however, Walmsley, Craig & Burrows, “The authorship of the Remarks …” (2016) cast doubt on the attribution and suggest that Richard Willis (author of The occasional paper) is a more likely author.
Reprinted (with the other Remarks and Locke’s replies): New York : Garland, 1984 and Doncaster : Brynmill, 1989.
H&L 1799; Wing B5955; C 46-47; Y&Y 1699.2; A [456]
“Mr. Locke’s reply to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Worcester’s Answer to his second letter” [review]. // IN: Nouvelles de la république des lettres, par Jaques Bernard. Mois d’octobre 1699:363-385; mois de novembre 1699:483-513.
Review of Locke, “Reply …” (1699) [Locke #445]
C 57; Y&Y 1699.5
Some considerations on the principal objections and arguments which have been publish’d against Mr. Lock’s Essay of humane understanding. By Samuel Bold … London: printed for A. and J. Churchill. 1699. [4], 60 p. 8o.
Reply to Beconsall, Grounds and foundation of natural religion (1698) and Jenkin’s The reasonableness and certainty of the Christian religion (1698); reprinted in Bold’s Collection … (1706)
H&L 384; Wing B3494; C 50-51; Y&Y 1699.1; A [455]
Of the soul of the world; and of particular souls. In a letter to Mr. Lock, occasioned by Mr. Keil’s Reflections upon an essay lately published concerning reason. By the author of that essay … London, printed for Daniel Brown. 1699. 46, [2] p. 8o.
H&L 541; Wing B6153
The eternal and intrinsick reasons of good and evil. A sermon preach’d at the Commencement at Cambridge, on Sunday the 2d day of July, 1699. By John Edwards … Cambridge, printed at the University Press, for Edmund Jeffery, 1699. [4], 31, [1] p. 4o.
See p. 26-28 (an attack on Locke)
Another edition published in 1700. 55, [1] p. 8o. See p. 47-49.
H&L 1030; Wing E204-5; A [457]
Moral essays; wherein some of Mr. Locks and Monsir. Malbranch’s opinions are briefly examin’d. By Ja. Lowde … York, printed by J. White for F. Hildyard, and are to be sold by Brab. Aylmer, and Tho. Bennet, London. 1699. [12], 179, [1] p. 12o.
H&L 1814; Wing L3301; C 33-34; Y&Y 1699.3; A [458]
1700
[Anonymous].
“An account of Mr. Lock’s religion …” [review]. // IN: The history of the works of the learned. Or, An impartial account of books lately printed in all parts of Europe. With particular relation to the state of learning in each country. Vol. II. (1700):41-46.
Review of Milner, An account of Mr. Lock’s religion … (1700)
“Essai philosophique concernant l’entendement humain” [review]. // IN: Histoire des ouvrages des savans, par Mr. Basnage de Beauval. Tome 16 (1700):291-308.
Review of Coste’s translation of the Essay [Locke #349]
“Essai philosophique concernant l’entendement humain” [review]. // IN: Nouvelles de la république des lettres, par Jaques Bernard. Mois d’août 1700:123-154.
Review of Coste’s translation of the Essay [Locke #349]
C 57; Y&Y 1700.3
[Elys, E.]
Observations on several books … London: printed for, and sold by Will. Marshal, 1700. 8o.
Contains “A letter to Mr. John Lock. Decemb.16.1699” (p. 7-8) and “A refutation of some of the false conceits in Mr. Lock’s Essays [sic] concerning humane understanding” [a reprint of item published in 1697] (p. 9-25).
Wing E682A; LNL 5:20; A [459]
“Essay philosophique concernant l’entendement humain” = “Philosophischer Versuch betressend den menschlichen Verstand” [review]. // IN: Monathlicher Auszug. September 1700:611-636.
Review of Coste’s translation of the Essay [Locke #349]
C 56; Y&Y 1700.1
An account of Mr. Lock’s religion, out of his own writings, and in his own words. Together with some observations upon it, and a twofold appendix. I. A specimen of Mr. Lock’s way of answering authors, out of his Essay, l.1.c.3. where he takes upon his to examine some of Lord Herbert’s principles. II. A brief enquiry whether Socinianism be justly charged upon Mr. Lock. London, printed; and sold by J. Nutt. 1700. [4], 188 p. 8o.
Review: Anon., Hist.Wks.Learned (1700); Anon., Mémoires (Trevoux) [1725]
H&L 1802b; Wing M2075; C 69-70; Y&Y 1700.2; A [460]
A paraphrase and commentary upon all the Epistles of the New Testament. – See entry in Chapter 5.
1701
[Anonymous].
“Essai philosophique concernant l’entendement humain … 1700” [review]. // IN: Mémoires pour l’histoire des sciences & des beaux arts (Trevoux). – Jan.-Fev. 1701:116-131.
Review of Coste’s translation of the Essay [Locke #349]
[Anonymous].
“A free discourse concerning truth and error &c. …” [review]. // IN: Acta eruditorum. – Anno 1701:397-405.
Review of Edwards, A free discourse … (1701)
A free discourse concerning truth and error, expecially in matters of religion. Wherein are propounded the proper and certain methods of finding and obtaining the one, and of discovering and avoiding the other. … By John Edwards … London: printed for Jonathan Robinson, Daniel Brown, Andrew Bell and John Wyat, 1701. xlviii, 483, [1] p. 8o.
Defends innate ideas (p. 28ff)
Review: Anon., “A free discourse …” (1701)
A [461]
An essay towards the theory of the ideal or intelligible world. Design’d for two parts. The first considering it absolutely in it self, and the second in relation to human understanding. … By John Norris … London: printed for S. Manship; and W. Hawes. 1701-1704. [8], xvi, 452, [12]; [32], 574, [2] p. 8o.
See esp. Pt. 2, Ch. VII, “That the ideas whereby we perceive such objects as are mediately intelligible, do not come from those objects; with some occasional considerations upon the intellectus agens of the Schools, Mr. Lock’s principle of sensation, and that Scholaskick maxim, that there is nothing in the understanding but what was first in the sense” (v. 2:329-375)
Reprinted: New York : Garland, 1978. – (British philosophers and theologians of the 17th & 18th centuries)
C 30; Y&Y 1701.1, 1704.1; A [462]; T 219 [1978]
1702
[Anonymous].
“De intellectu humano …” [review]. // IN: Acta eruditorum. – Anno 1702:357-362.
Review of the Latin translation of the Essay [Locke #421]
A defence of the Essay of human understanding, written by Mr. Lock. Wherein its principles with reference to morality, reveal’d religion, and the immortality of the soul, are consider’d and justify’d: in answer to Some remarks on that Essay. London, printed for Will. Turner, and John Nutt. 1702. [8], 70 p. 8o.
Reply to Burnet, Remarks upon An essay … (1697); another edition: [6], 80 p. 8o.
Reprinted in Cockburn, Works (1751), vol. 1:43-111; reprinted with Italian translation: Difesa del saggio sull’intelletto umano del Sig. Locke / Catharine Trotter Cockburn. – Lugano : Agorà & Co., 2016. – 196 pages. – (I palinsesti di diotima, filosofie e letterate dall’Umanismo al Settecento ; 2). – ISBN 978-88-974-6170-8. – English and Italian on facing pages.
H&L 1801; C 48-49; Y&Y 1702.1; A [463]
Second thoughts concerning human soul, demonstrating the notion of human soul, as believ’d to be a spiritual immortal substance, united to human body, to be a plain heathenish invention, and not consonant to the principles of philosophy, reason, or religion … London, printed for R. Basset. 1702. [24], 458, [6] p. 8o.
Also: The second edition corrected and enlarged. London, printed for A. Baldwin. 1704.
C 51-52; A [466]
[Emes, T.]
Vindiciae mentis. An essay of the being and nature of mind: wherein the distinction of mind and body, the substantiality, personality, and perfection of mind is asserted, and the original of our minds, their present, seperate, and future state, is freely enquir’d into, in order to a more certain foundation for the knowledge of God, and our selves, and the clearing all doubts and objections that have been, or may be made concerning the life and immortality of our souls. In a new method, by a gentleman. … London printed for H. Walwyn … 1702.
Unverified.
De origine mali. Authore Guilielmo King … Dublinii: excudebat Andreas Crook. 1702. [6], 214, [26] p. 8o.
Also published: Londini, impensis Benj Tooke, 1702. [4],214,[26]p. 8o; English translation: An essay on the origins of evil. By Dr. William King … Translated from the Latin [by E. Law] with large notes … To which is prefix’d a dissertation [by John Gay] concerning the fundamental principle and immediate criterion of virtue … London: printed for W. Thurlbourn, bookseller in Cambridge; and sold by R. Knaplock, J. and J. Knapton, and W. Innis, 1731. lvi, 330, [2] p. 4o. For Gay’s dissertation, see entry under 1731.
H&L 1638; C 108-109; T 208-209
Anti-scepticism: or, Notes upon each chapter of Mr. Lock’s Essay concerning humane understanding. With an explication of all the particulars of which he treats, and in the same order. In four books. By Henry Lee … London: printed for R. Clavel and C. Harper, 1702. [32], 342 p. 2o.
Reprinted: New York : Garland, 1984. – (The philosophy of John Locke)
C 53; Y&Y 1702.2; A [464]; T 211 [1984]
Essays on divers weighty & curious subjects. Particularly on Mr. Lock’s and Mr. Temple’s notions. Occasionally written in familiar letters to several persons of great worth and learning. By Samuel Parker, Gent. London, printed, and sold by Nic. Cox, 1702. [8], 270 p. 8o.
See Letter 1. “The doctrine of the identity of the body at the resurrection, vindicated against modern cavils” (p. 1-46); Letter 2. “Of a cerberus common-wealth” (p. 47-55) [dated August 25, 1700 and August 7, 1699, respectively]; and Letter 8, “Of the soul” (p. 145-184)
Answered in Bold’s Discourse concerning the resurrection of the same body (1705)
Y&Y 1702.3; A [465]
1703
Psychologia: or, An account of the nature of the rational soul. … By John Broughton … London: printed for W.B. for T. Bennet; and A. Bosvile. 1703. [40], 418, [14] p. 8o.
Refutation of Coward, Second thoughts concerning human soul (1702)
H&L 495; C 52; Y&Y 1703.1; A [467]; T 181
Observations upon a treatise intit’led Psychologia: or An account of the nature of the rational soul. … Written by John Broughton. … 132, 52 p. 4o. // IN: Arguments and replies, in a dispute concerning the nature of the humane soul. Viz. whether the same be immaterial, separately subsisting, and intelligent; or be material, unintelligent, and extinguishable at the death of the person. London: printed in the year. 1703-[1704?]
Dated 22 Oct. 1703.
H&L 1704; C 52; A [468]
1704
Réponse aux questions d’un provincial. A Rotterdam, chez Reinier Leers, 1704-1707.
See t.4, ch.15 (p.198-227 [esp. 220-223])
Bayle’s objections are answered by Le Clerc in his review of the 5th edition of the Essay.
A [470]
The grand essay: or, A vindication of reason, and religion, against the impostures of philosophy. Proving according to those ideas and conceptions of things human understanding is capable of forming to it self. I. That the existence of any immaterial substance is a philosophic imposture, and impossible to be conceived. 2. That all matter has originally created in it, a principle of internal, or self-motion. 3. That matter and motion must be the foundation of thought in men and brutes. To which is added, a brief answer to Mr. Broughton’s Psychologia. &c. By W. C. … London: printed for P.G. And sold by John Chantry. 1704. [8], 197, [3], 177-248p. 8o.
Running title: Immaterial substance a philosophic imposture; see esp. “A brief answer …”; answer to Broughton’s Psychologia; answered in Bold’s A discourse concerning the resurrection of the same body
H&L 867; A [469]
Observations upon a treatise intitled, A discourse concerning the happiness of good men in the next world. … By Dr. Sherlock. … 115, [1] p. 4o. // IN: Arguments and replies, in a dispute concerning the nature of the humane soul. Viz. whether the same be immaterial, separately subsisting, and intelligent; or be material, unintelligent, and extinguishable at the death of the person. London: printed in the year. 1703-[1704?].
Reply to Sherlock’s Discourse (1704)
A [472]
Joannis Clerici Logica, ontologia, et pneumatologia. … Editio quarta. Cantabrigiae, typis Academicis, impensis Awnsham & Johan Churchill, 1704. [12],401,[5]p. 12o.
Dedicated to Locke: “Doctissimo et acutissimo viro Joanni Lockio S.P.D. Joannes Clericus” (sig. A2-3v)
T 194
A discourse concerning the happiness of good men, and the punishment of the wicked, in the next world. … By William Sherlock … London: printed for W. Rogers, 1704. [8], 592 p. 8o.
See “A digression concerning connate ideas, or inbred knowledge” (p. 124-164)
Answered by Layton, Observations upon a treatise … (1704) and in Bold’s Discourse concerning the resurrection of the same body (1705)
C 43; Y&Y 1704.4; A [471]
1705
[Anonymous].
A philosophick essay concerning ideas, according to Dr. Sherlock’s principles. Wherein his notion of them is stated, and his reasonings thereupon examin’d. In a letter to a friend. London: printed and are to be sold by B. Bragg. 1705. 24 p. 4o.
Anonymous work; has been attributed to Robert South and Thomas Burnett, “Rector of Throcking.”
Y&Y 1705.6; A [473]
Reprinted: A philosophick essay concerning ideas, according to Dr. Sherlock’s principles (1705) / introduction by James G. Buickerood. – New York : AMS Press, 1996. – (The Augustan reprints ; publication no. 270) – “Introduction” (p. iii-xii)
The Christian religion, as profess’d by a daughter of the Church of England. London, printed by S.H. for R. Wilkin, 1705. [28], 418, [18] p. 8o.
See p. 256-7 (defense of Norris from Bold’s Discourse)
Unverified; source: NUC
A [475]
Also: 2nd edition (1717); the “Appendix” contains her comments on Locke; reprinted in Astell & Norris, Letters concenring the love of God (2005). – p. 221-258.
Unverified.
[Bold, S.]
A discourse concerning the resurrection of the same body: with two letters concerning the necessary immateriality of created thinking substance … London: printed by S. Holt, for A. and J. Churchill, 1705. [12], 206, [2] p. 8o.
Reply to Whitby’s Paraphrase and commentary (1700) and to Parker’s Essays (1702); answered in Astell’s Christian religion … (1705) and in Parker’s Letter to Mr. Bold (1707)
Includes “A discourse concerning the immateriality of the soul” [on Coward’s Grand essay (1704); dated Sept. 10th. 1703] (p. 95-176) and “Remarks on what Mr. Norris has said in his first chapter of The theory of the ideal world p[t]. 2, to demonstrate the immateriality of the soul” [dated Sept. 7th. 1704] (p. 177-206)
Reprinted in Bold’s Collection … (1706)
C 52-53, 70; Y&Y 1705.1; A [474]
Remarks upon Mr. Clarke’s sermons, preached at St. Paul’s against Hobbs, Spinoza, and other atheists. … Wherein ’tis demonstrated: I. That Mr. C. by the sceptical hypothesis he imploys, absolutely cuts off all possible means of knowing the nature, or of proving the existence of the one only true God, against Hobbs, Spinoza, or any other atheists whatever. II. That in reference to God, or spirits, he reduces humane understanding to the most incurable state of scepticism … III. The reasons are produced which convince the author of this paper, that those sermons do rather establish than destroy, do rather confirm than confute Spinoza’s hypothesis. London: printed for Jonathan Robinson. 1705. [2], 42 p. 4o.
Attacked in Collins, An essay concerning the use of reason … (1707); defended by Carroll in A letter to … Dr. Benjamin Prat … (1707)
Y&Y 1705.2; A [476]; T 190
The deists manual: or, A rational enquiry into the Christian religion. With some considerations on Mr. Hobbs, Spinosa, the Oracles of reason, Second thoughts, &c. By C. Gildon … London, printed for A. Roper; Fran. Coggan; and Geo. Strahan. 1705. [30], xvi, 301, [1], 36 p. 8o.
1706
A dissertation upon the tenth chapter of the fourth book of Mr. Locke’s Essay, concerning humane understanding. Wherein that author’s endeavors to establish Spinoza’s atheistical hypothesis, more especially in that tenth chapter, are discover’d and confuted. To which is subjoyn’d; a short account of the sense wherein the titles of, and the reasonings in the following books, are to be understood, viz. The reasonableness of Christianity. Christianity not mysterious. The rights of the Christian Church, &c. As also, how that sense and those reasonings are bottom’d, upon the hypothesis establish’d in the said Essay of humane understanding. By William Carroll. London: printed by J. Matthews, and are to be sold by John Nutt. 1706. [8], xv, [1], 292 p. 8o.
C 106; Y&Y 1706.2; A [477]
1707
A letter to the Reverend Dr. Benjamin Prat … wherein, the dangerous errors in a late book, intituled, An essay concerning the use of reason in propositions, the evidence whereof depends upon human testimony: are detected, confuted, and gradually deduc’d from the very basis of all atheism, upon which alone they are bottom’d. By William Caroll. London; printed for Richard Snare ...; and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster. 1707. 24 p. 8o.
Attack on Collins’s Essay … (1707)
Y&Y 1707.1; A [479]
A second defense of an argument made use of in a letter to Mr. Dodwel, to prove the immateriality and natural immortality of the soul. … London, printed by W.B. for James Knapton. 1707. [2], 54 p. 8o.
Reply to a work by Anthony Collins.
An essay concerning the use of reason in propositions, the evidence whereof depends upon human testimony. London, printed in the year 1707. 56 p. 8o.
See p. 40 (a discussion of Carroll’s Remarks … [1705]); attacked in Carroll’s Letter to … Dr. Benjamin Prat (1707) and in Witty’s Reasonableness of assenting to the mysteries of Christianity … (1708)
A [478]
Reprinted with Collins, A discourse of free-thinking (1713): New York : Garland, 1984. – (The philosophy of John Locke)
“Oeuvres posthumes de Mr. Locke” [review]. // IN: Bibliothèque choisie, pour servir de suite à la Bibliothèque universelle. Par Jean Le Clerc. Année 1707. Tome 12 (1707):123-170.
Review and extracts translated from Locke’s Posthumous works (1706) [Locke #724]; includes extracts from “Conduct of the understanding” (p. 124-156) and “Discourse of miracles” (p. 156-169)
C 71, 73; Y&Y 1707.2
“Remarques sur l’Essai concernant l’entendement de M. Locke” [review]. // IN: Bibliothèque choisie, pour servir de suite à la Bibliothèque universelle. Par Jean Le Clerc. Année 1707. Tome 12 (1707):80-123.
Review of the fifth ed. of the Essay (1706) [Locke #232]; includes “Sa défense contre Mr. Bayle” against Bayle, Réponse aux questions d’un provincial [1704] (p. 105-123)
C 106; Y&Y 1707.2
An essay towards the improvement of reason; in the pursuit of learning and conduct of life. By Josh. Oldfield. London, printed for T. Parkhurst: J. Robinson; and J. Lawrence, 1707. [48], viii, 424, [16] p. 8o.
A letter to Mr. Bold, occasion’d by his late discourse concerning the resurrection of the same body. London: Printed for George Sawbridge, 1707. [2], 37, [1] p.
Answer to Bold’s Discourse … (1705)
Also issued with: The ecclesiastical histories of Eusebius, Socrates, Sozomen, and Theodorit, faithfully translated and abridged from the originals, by Samuel Parker, Gent. … Volume the first. Containing the abridgment of the ten books of Eusebius; and a letter to Mr. Bolde, concerning the resurrection of the same body. The second edition. London: printed for J. Wilford; and T. Jauncy. 1720.
C 52-53; A [479A]
The first principles of modern Deism confuted. In a demonstration of the immateriality, natural eternity, and immortality of thinking substances in general; and in particular of human souls. … London: printed for John Wyat. 1707. [4], xxii, [6], 301, [3] p. 8o.
A [480]
1708
An answer to Mr. Clark’s Third defense of his letter to Mr. Dodwell. … London, printed for A. Baldwin. 1708. 94 p. 8o.
Judicium sine affectu de duobus adversariis Joh. Lockio & Petro Poireto eorumque pugna de Ratione et fide, pro materia disputationis propositum à Jo. Wolfgangs Jägero … Francofurti & Lipsiae, apud Georgium Wilhelmum Kühnen, anno 1708. 56 p. 8o.
Comment on Metternich, Fides et ratio collatæ (1708); also issued with: Examen theologiæ novæ … Francofurti & Lipsiae, apud Georgium Wilhelmum Kühnen, typis Joh. Adami Reisii, Tubingeus. 1708. 8o.; and as App. 3 (p. 726-795) of Examen theologiæ novæ … Editio secunda … Tubingæ. Apud Joann-Georgium Cottam. Anno 1719. 8o.
C 127; Y&Y 1708.3; A [484]
“Réflexions de Mr. L------- sur l’Essay de l’entendement humain de Monsieur Locke.” // IN: Some familiar letters between Mr. Locke, and several of his friends … (1708) [Locke #806]. – p. 196-205.
Leibniz’s comments were written in 1695, before the publication of the French translation of the Essay (which Leibniz reviewed in Monatliche Auszug in 1700); they were communicated to Locke through Thomas Burnet and William Molyneux and returned by Locke on 10 April 1697; also published in: Recueil de diverses pieces sur la philosophie, la réligion naturelle, l’histoire, les mathématiques, &c. Par Mrs. Leibniz, Clarke, Newton, & autres autheurs célèbres. [Compiled by Pierre Desmaizeaux]. A Amsterdam, chez H. du Sauzet, 1720. Tome 2:143-154; a second edition of this collection was published: A Amsterdam, chez François Changuion, 1740. See Tome 2:299-310.
Review of the 1720 collection: Journal des scavans 70 (1721):440-447, 496-499.
C 55; Y&Y 1708.4, 1720.2; A [482]
Leibniz also drafted (in late 1698?) a review of the Locke-Stillingfleet controversy, which was not published until 1854. He tried (unsuccessfully) to interest Locke in further discussion of their differences. During the first years of the 18th century, he drafted his Nouveau essais sur l’entendement humain. After Locke’s death, Leibniz lost interest, and his work was not published until 1765.
Fides et ratio collatæ, ac suo utraque loco redditae, adversus principia Joannis Lockii. Insertis non paucis quibus revelationis divinæ ac religionis Christianæ capita digniora profundius confirmantur & explicantur. … Edidit & præfatus est Petrus Poiret. Amstelædami, ex officina Wetsteniana. 1708. 61, [19], 472, [104] p. 8o.
English translation by “Mrs. Hungerford”: Faith and reason compared; shewing that divine faith and natural reason proceed from two different and distinct principles in man. Against the notions and errors of the modern rationalists. Written originally in Latin by a person of quality; in answer to certain theses (drawn from Mr. Locke’s principles) concerning faith and reason. With a new preface concerning reason, philosophy, morality & religion. London: printed for Ben. Cowse. 1713. lxxvi, 259, [1] p. 12o.; also published: London: printed for B. Cowse, 1713. Reprinted and sold by Sammells and Ritchie; sold also by J. Denis, 1737. [2], xl, 168 p. 12o.
Written by Baron Wolf von Metternich; the work is described in: “Fides et ratio, the book which introduced Jacob Boehme to William Law” / Stephen Hobhouse. // IN: Journal of theological studies. – 37 (1936):350-368.
Discussed in Jäger’s Judicium since affectu (1708), which attributes the work to its editor, Pierre Poiret; and S. Hobhouse, “Fides et ratio” (1936)
C 127; Y&Y 1708.5, 1713.1; A [483]
Reasonableness of assenting to the mysteries of Christianity asserted and vindicated. With some remarks upon a book entitul’d, An essay concerning the use of reason in propositions, the evidence whereof depends upon human testimony. In a letter to a friend. London, printed for John Wyat. 1708. 81,[7]p. 8o.
See p. 34, 37; an attack on Collins’s Essay … (1707)
A [481]
1709
An essay towards a new theory of vision. By George Berkeley … Dublin: printed by Aaron Rhames, for Jeremy Pepyat, 1709. xiv, [10], 187, [1] p. 8o.
Spinoza reviv’d: or, A treatise, proving the book entitled, The rights of the Christian Church, &c. (in the most notorious parts of it) to be the same with Spinoza’s Rights of the Christian clergy, &c. And that both of them are grounded upon downright atheism. To which is added, a preliminary discourse relating to the said books, by the Reverend Dr. George Hick[e]s. … London: printed, and sold by J. Morphew. 1709. [72], 179, [1] p. 8o.
See esp. p. [37-39] of Hickes’ preface.
Reviewed by Le Clerc, “Spinoza revived” (1710); Carroll replied in Spinoza reviv’d. Part the second: or, A letter to M. Le Clerc … London: printed, and sold by J. Morphew. 1711. 76 p. 8o.
Y&Y 1709.1, 1711.1; A [485]
1710
A treatise concerning the principles of human knowledge. Part I. Wherein the chief causes of error and difficulty in the sciences, with the grounds of scepticism, atheism, and irreligion, are inquir’d into. By George Berkeley … Dublin: printed by Aaron Rhames, for Jeremy Pepyat, 1710. [2], iii, [3], 214 p. 8o.
See esp. Introduction, sect. 7.
The life and character of that eminent and learned prelate, the late Dr. Edw. Stillingfleet, Lord Bishop of Worcester. Together with some account of the works he has publish’d. London, printed by J. Heptinstall, for Henry and George Mortlock, 1710. 149, [3] p. 8o.
Includes an account of the controversy with Locke (p. 86-90)
A [486]
Lexicon technicum: or, An universal English dictionary of arts and sciences: explaining not only the terms of art, but the arts themselves. Vol. II. By John Harris. London, printed for Dan. Brown, Tim. Goodwin, J. Walthoe, Joh. Nicholson, Benj. Tooke, Dan. Midwinter, M. Atkins, and T. Ward. 1710. 2o.
“Vol. 2” is actually a new and expanded edition of the original volume; see entries for “Idea” and “Innate principles.”
“Spinoza revived” [review]. // IN: Bibliothèque choisie, pour servir de suite à la Bibliothéque universelle. Par Jean Le Clerc. Année 1710. Tome 21:36-47.
Review of Carroll, Spinoza reviv’d (1709)
1711
Syntagma theologico-physico-metaphysicum, complectens Compendium theologiæ naturalis; Paraphrasin in principia philosophiæ Renati Des-Cartes; ut & Dissertationum philosophicarum heptada. Autore Ruardo Andala … Franequeræ, apud Wibium Bleck, bibliopolam. 1711. [16], 224, [4], 291, [1], 292 p. 4o.
The existence of human soul after death: proved from Scripture, reason, and philosophy. Wherein Mr. Lock’s notion, that understanding may be given to matter … and all other such books and opinions, are briefly and plainly confuted … By Benj. Hampton … London: printed for S. Popping, 1711. [2], ii, 44 p. 4o.
C 128; Y&Y 1711.2; A [487]
The resurrection of the same body. A sermon preach’d before the University of Oxford, at St. Mary's, on Easter-Monday, Apr. 2. 1711. By Will. Lupton … Oxford, printed at the Theatre for John Wilmot, and are to be sold by James Knapton and J. Morphew, booksellers in London. [1711]. 30, [2] p. 8o.
C 128; Y&Y 1711.3; A [488]
[Shaftesbury, A., 3rd Earl of.]
Characteristicks, &c. Printed in the year 1711. 3 vol. 8o.
Contains A letter concerning enthusiasm; Sensus communis, or an essay on the freedom of wit and humour; Soliloquy, or Advice to an author; An inquiry concerning virtue, or merit; The moralists; and Miscellaneous reflections on the preceding treatises, and other critical subjects.
1712
A discourse concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ. … Together with an appendix concerning the impossible production of thought, from matter and motion: the nature of humane souls, and of brutes: … By Humphrey Ditton … London, printed by J. Darby and sold by A. Bell, 1712. xvi, 568 p. 8o.
See the appendix (a refutation of Locke on thinking matter)
Unverified; source: NUC
A [489]
The principles of natural philosophy, in which is shewn the insufficiency of the present systems, to give us any just account of that science: and the necessity there is of some new principles, in order to furnish us with a true and real knowledge of nature. By Robert Green … Cambridge, printed at the University-Press, for Edm. Jeffery, and are to be sold by James Knapton and Benjamin Took, London, 1712. [70], 391, [1] p. 8o.
1714
Io. Locki sublestas de ratione sententiae. Praeside M. Christlieb Gottwald Wabst … Publice excutiet respondens Johannis Godofredus Schüler … ad d. XX Octobr. MDCCXIV. Vitembergae, Formis Samuelis Kreusigii, [1714]. [16] p. 4o.
C 107; Y&Y 1714.1
