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v. 2

This is a library call number used for cataloging. "BL" typically refers to the classification for Religion and "v. 2" indicates this is the second volume.

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HISTORY

OF THE

RISE AND INFLUENCE

OF THE SPIRIT OF

RATIONALISM IN EUROPE.

Rationalism, in this historical context, refers to the intellectual shift toward using reason, logic, and evidence as the primary authorities for knowledge, rather than relying on tradition, revelation, or religious dogma.

BY W. E. H. LECKY, M.A.

William Edward Hartpole Lecky (1838–1903) was a prominent Irish historian and philosopher. "M.A." stands for Master of Arts (original: Magister Artium).

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. II.

289510 7 / 33 1 - These digits are handwritten accession numbers or administrative markings from a library's historical records.

LONDON:

LONGMAN, GREEN, LONGMAN, ROBERTS, & GREEN.

The Longman firm was one of the most prestigious publishing houses in 19th-century London; the multiple names represent the various partners in the company at the time of publication.

1865.