INQUIRIES CONCERNING CHRISTIANITY. BY M. CHARLES BONNET, OF GENEVA, F. R. S. MEMBER OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES ON PARIS, &c. &c. TRANSLATED Br JOHN LEWIS BOISSIER, Esq. Philadelphia: Printed and Published by W. W. WOODWARD, and for sale at his book-store, lately occupied by Mr. WILLIAM PREFACE OF THE TRANSLATOR. MR. CHARLES BONNET, of Geneva, from whose works I have seleEted and translated this volume, is not of the Clerical profession, but is a gentleman of independent fortune. He is held in the highest esteem in the literary world, as a metaphysician, philosopher, and explorer of nature. His deep views, and the light he has thrown on various subjects, give hin an undoubted claim to the reputation he enjoys.* A complete and new edition of Mr. Bonnet's works was published in 1779, at Neufchatel, in 10 vols. 4to. and 18 yols. Svo.—T'he contents of the 8vo. edition are as follows: Treatise of Insectology 1 vol. Various Observations on Insects 1 Memoirs of Natural History 1 Inquiries concerning the use of Leaves 1 Considerations on Organized Bodies 2 Contemplations of Nature 3 Writings on Natural History 2 Letters on various Subjects of Natural History 1 Analytical Essay on the Faculties of the Soul 2 Essay on Psychology 1 |