This approach offers an uninterrupted presentation of the historical story, while still tendering to those interested in the many contemporary debates material for their consideration. I give this book a hearty recommendation for anyone with even a passing interest in the history of ethics. One need not be a scholar on these matters to ... Read moreenjoy and benefit from reading it....Michael Gill's book is also indispensable for the scholar. I find myself in awe of his accomplishments here, and his book will undoubtedly be a touchstone for future discussions of early modern moral thought." Elizabeth S. Radcliffe Nortre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Gill leads us to revise our understanding of the opposition between 'rationalism' and 'sentimentalism'...On the philological level, the work is very well documented and argued." Laurent Jaffro, Journal of the History of Philosophy "Gill's discussion is consistently lucid and insightful, examining difficult texts with a deft hand that rarely labors over the subject matter." 18th Century Scotland, Daniel Carey, National University of Ireland- Galway Show Less