Reflection On The Late Lord Bolingbroke's Letters On The Study And Use Of History (1753)

Reflection on the Late Lord Bolingbroke's Letters on the Study and Use of History is a book written by John Leland and published in 1753. The book is a critical examination of Lord Bolingbroke's Letters on the Study and Use of History, which were published posthumously in 1752. In his letters, Bolingbroke argued that history should be studied as a means of understanding human nature and society, and that it should be used to guide political action.Leland, however, takes issue with Bolingbroke's arguments and offers a counterpoint to his views. He argues that history is not a reliable guide for political action, as it is often distorted by bias and prejudice. Instead, Leland suggests that reason and experience should be the primary guides for political decision-making.The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Leland provides an overview of Bolingbroke's letters and his own objections to them. In the second part, he examines the nature of history and its limitations as a guide for political action. In the third part, Leland offers his own suggestions for how history should be studied and used.Overall, Reflection on the Late Lord Bolingbroke's Letters on the Study and Use of History is a thoughtful and well-reasoned critique of Bolingbroke's arguments. It offers a valuable perspective on the role of history in politics and society, and is still relevant today for those interested in the study of history and its applications.Especially As They Relate To Christianity, And The Holy Scriptures. To Which Are Added, Observations On Some Passages In Those Letters Concerning The Consequences Of The Late Revolutions, And The State Of Things Under The Present Establishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.