‎GUNDLING, NICOLAUS HIERONYMUS.‎
‎Logica Seu Ars Ratiocinandi Genuinis Fundamentis Superstructa (+) Ethica seu Philosophia moralis genuinis fundamentis superstructa.‎

‎Magdeburg, Rengeriana, 1726. 8vo. In contemporary half vellum with gilt lettering to spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Previous owner's name (Peter Otto Rosenørn - owner of Hersomgård) in contemporary hand to front free end-paper. A nice and clean copy. (8), 234, (6), 40. 194 pp.‎

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‎The exceedingly rare first edition of these two works on logic and ethics. Here he delves into the principles and techniques of logical reasoning and explores the structure of argumentation. The second work is focused on moral philosophy addressing fundamental ethical questions about right and wrong, human duties, virtues and the principles that govern moral behavior Nicolaus Hieronymus Gundling (1671–1729) was a German jurist and philosopher, born in Kirchensittenbach and died in Magdeburg. Nicolaus studied at several universities and became a professor of philosophy in Halle in 1705. He notably debated Gotthard Heidegger in 1702 over the cultural influence of French novels.‎