ORIGINS OF MODERNITY

the new science

Wotton, William (1666-1727)
Reflections upon ancient and modern learning.
2nd edition
London : Printed by J. Leake, for Peter Buck, 1697.

A highly influential defence of the 'Moderns' in the 'Ancients versus Moderns' debate over the extent to which it was possible to surpass the ancient authorities of learning.