LOCKE, Essai philosophique concernant l'entendement humain, An VII [1798-1799]

John Locke's (1632-1704) An Essay Concerning Human Understanding is a foundational work of empiricism and Enlightenment philosophy. First published in 1689, it explores the origin, certainty, and extent of human knowledge, rejecting the idea of innate ideas and asserting that all knowledge derives from sensory experience and reflection. This French edition from "An VII" (1798-1799), translated by Pierre Coste, is particularly notable as it incorporates posthumous additions by Locke and the translator's remarks, thereby enriching the original work and demonstrating its continued influence on French thought.