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Record ID 124088
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 126
Watts Logick
Borrowed: 1770/12/22 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/5/0.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Logick, or, The right use of reason in the enquiry after truth [Watt]
Confidence level: Likely
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Logick: or, the right use of reason in the enquiry after truth, With A Variety of Rules to guard against Error, in the Affairs of Religion and Human Life, as well as in the Sciences. By I. Watts.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1725. Format: 12mo.
Number of borrowings: 70
ESTC: N19134
Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Logick: or, the Right Use of Reason in the Enquiry after Truth
Borrowed: 1770/12/22 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Isaac Watts (Male, born 1674, died 1748), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Logick: or, the Right Use of Reason in the Enquiry after Truth
Record ID 125036
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.8 (1769-1771, Type: Student). Page: 136
Puffendorff's Law of Nature Vol. 1:st
Borrowed: 1771/1/28 (Monday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/6.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Freiherr von Samuel Pufendorf (Male, born 1632, died 1694)
Genre: Law, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Pufendorf's Law of nature and nations : abridg'd from the original.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Freiherr von Samuel Pufendorf (Male, born 1632, died 1694)
Genre: Law, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Pufendorf’s Law of nature and nations: abridg’d from the original. In which, the author’s entire treatise (de officio hominis & civis) that was by himself design’d as the epitome of his larger work, is taken. The whole compar’d with the respective last editions of Mr. Barbeyrac’s French translations, and illustrated with his notes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1716. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 47 times in 25 borrowing records
ESTC: T141134
Freiherr von Samuel Pufendorf (Male, born 1632, died 1694)
Genre: Law, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Of the Law of Nature and Nations
Borrowed: 1771/1/28 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Freiherr von Samuel Pufendorf (Male, born 1632, died 1694), Genre: Law, Genre: Philosophy and Morality, Genre: Politics, Society and Political Economy
Of the Law of Nature and Nations
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 95147
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 13
Reid's Inquiry
Borrowed: 1771/2/25 (Monday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/6.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Inquiry into the human mind: on the principles of common sense [Reid]
Confidence level: Certain
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An inquiry into the human mind, on the principles of common sense.
Language: English . Published: Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1764. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 178
ESTC: T110558
Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Inquiry into the Human Mind, on the Principles of Common Sense
Borrowed: 1771/2/25 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Thomas Reid (Male, born 1710, died 1796), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Inquiry into the Human Mind, on the Principles of Common Sense
Record ID 96584
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 33
Rollin's Method Vol. 3:d 4:th
Borrowed: 1771/3/23 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/120.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, An introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. With Reflections on Taste; and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, antient and modern, with Critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 179 times in 92 borrowing records
ESTC: T136375
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1771/3/23 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 3, Volume 4
Record ID 97670
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 51
Berkeley's Dialogues
Borrowed: 1771/4/16 (Tuesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/6.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753)
Genre: Theology
Alciphron: or, the minute philosopher in seven dialogues [Berkeley]
Confidence level: Very likely
Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753)
Genre: Theology
Alciphron: or, The minute philosopher. In seven dialogues.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1767. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 25
ESTC: N15774
Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753)
Genre: Theology
Alciphron: or, The Minute Philosopher
Borrowed: 1771/4/16 (Tuesday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Bishop George Berkeley (Male, born 1685, died 1753), Genre: Theology
Record ID 97733
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 52
Preceptor Vol. 2:d
Borrowed: 1771/4/19 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/6.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
Preceptor : containing a general course of education, wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
The preceptor: containing a general course of education.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1769. Format: 8vo.
Editors: Dodsley, Robert
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 122 times in 101 borrowing records
ESTC: N23347
Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764)
Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Borrowed: 1771/4/19 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Robert Dodsley (Male, born 1704, died 1764), Genre: Education
Preceptor: Containing A General Course of Education
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 100100
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 115
Baxter on the Soul
Borrowed: 1771/12/6 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/6.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
An enquiry into the nature of the human soul [Baxter]
Confidence level: Certain
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
An enquiry into the nature of the human soul; wherein the immateriality of the soul is evinced from the principles of reason and philosophy.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1733. Format: 4to.
Number of borrowings: 37
ESTC: T32759
Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750)
Genre: Theology
Enquiry into the Nature of the Human Soul
Borrowed: 1771/12/6 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Andrew Baxter (Male, born c.1686, died 1750), Genre: Theology
Record ID 100772
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 140
Rollin's Ancient hist: Vol: 1:st
Borrowed: 1771/12/28 (Saturday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 1/5/0. Funds deposited: Glasgow Note 18/22.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians [Rollin]
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Confidence level: Very likely
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Greeks
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734-1739. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 1315 times in 857 borrowing records
ESTC: N16395
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: History
Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians
Borrowed: 1771/12/28 (Saturday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: History
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1
Record ID 100970
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 149
Smith's Theory
Borrowed: 1772/1/9 (Thursday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/6/0.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Theory of moral sentiments [Smith]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections ; Dh.5.149.
Confidence level: Very likely
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
The theory of moral sentiments.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1759. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 106
ESTC: T141578
Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Theory of Moral Sentiments
Borrowed: 1772/1/9 (Thursday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Adam Smith (Male, born 1723, died 1790), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Record ID 101426
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 166
Rollin's Method Vol. 2:d
Borrowed: 1772/1/27 (Monday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/0.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or, An introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c.
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Confidence level: Certain
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
The method of teaching and studying the belles lettres, or an introduction to languages, poetry, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy, physicks, &c. With Reflections on Taste; and Instructions with regard to the Eloquence of the Pulpit, the Bar and the Stage. The whole illustrated with Passages from the most famous Poets and Orators, antient and modern, with Critical Remarks on them. Designed more particularly for Students in the Universities.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1734. Format: 8vo. Pagination: 4 vols.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 179 times in 92 borrowing records
ESTC: T136375
Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741)
Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Borrowed: 1772/1/27 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Charles Rollin (Male, born 1661, died 1741), Genre: Belles Lettres
Method of Teaching and Studying the Belles Lettres
Volumes borrowed: Volume 2
Record ID 102260
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 199
Martin's System 3 V:s
Borrowed: 1772/2/28 (Friday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: Guinea.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
Benjamin Martin (Male, born 1705, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Martin's System (original title)
Philosophia Britannica, or, A new and comprehensive system of the Newtonian philosophy, astronomy and geography [Martin] (standardised title)
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Confidence level: Certain
Benjamin Martin (Male, born 1705, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophia Britannica: or, a new and comprehensive system of the Newtonian philosophy, astronomy, and geography, in a course of twelve lectures, with notes.
Language: English . Published: London. Date of publication: 1771. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: Volumes associated with this edition were borrowed 154 times in 64 borrowing records
ESTC: T25345
Benjamin Martin (Male, born 1705, died 1782)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
Philosophia Britannica
Borrowed: 1772/2/28 (Friday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: Benjamin Martin (Male, born 1705, died 1782), Genre: Natural Philosophy
Volumes borrowed: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
Record ID 103142
Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.9 (1771-1773, Type: Student). Page: 234
Beattie on Truth
Borrowed: 1772/4/13 (Monday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 0/10/6.
Robert Colvil
Gender: Male.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism.
Confidence level: Certain
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
An essay on the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism.
Language: English . Published: London | Edinburgh. Date of publication: 1772. Format: 8vo.
Number of borrowings: 57
ESTC: T138974
James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803)
Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism
Borrowed: 1772/4/13 (Monday).
Borrower: Robert Colvil
Author: James Beattie (Male, born 1735, died 1803), Genre: Philosophy and Morality
Essay on the Nature and Immutability of Truth, in Opposition to Sophistry and Scepticism