A View Of The Moral State Of Society At The Close Of The Eighteenth Century : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164007159 : 1164007157 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""A View of the Moral State of Society at the Close of the Eighteenth Century: Much Enlarged and Continued to the Commencement of the Year 1804"" is a book written by John Bowles and published in 1804. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the moral condition of society during the late 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. Bowles examines various aspects of society, including politics, religion, education, and social customs, and evaluates their impact on the moral state of society. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific topic. Bowles discusses the influence of the French Revolution on society, the state of the church and religion, the role of education in shaping moral values, and the impact of social customs on individual behavior. He also examines the state of the arts, literature, and sc