An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
Author : David Hume
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,98 MB
Release : 1907
Category : Conduct of life
ISBN :
Enquiries Concerning the Human Understanding and Concerning the Principles of Morals
Author : David Hume
Publisher :
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 32,5 MB
Release : 1902
Category : Ethics
ISBN :
Book Description
Enquiry concerning the principles of morals / Hume, David, 1711-1776.
David Hume: A Treatise of Human Nature
Author : David Fate Norton
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 20,73 MB
Release : 2007-04-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0191569089
Book Description
David and Mary Norton present the definitive scholarly edition of one of the greatest philosophical works ever written. This first volume contains the critical text of David Hume's Treatise of Human Nature (1739/40), followed by the short Abstract (1740) in which Hume set out the key arguments of the larger work; the volume concludes with A Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend in Edinburgh (1745), Hume's defence of the Treatise when it was under attack from ministers seeking to prevent Hume's appointment as Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.
David Hume - Collected Writings (Complete and Unabridged), a Treatise of Human Nature, an Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, an Enquiry Concernin
Author : David Hume
Publisher :
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 33,47 MB
Release : 2013-01-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781789431599
Book Description
Philosopher David Hume was considered to one of the most important figures in the age of Scottish enlightenment. ""A Treatise of Human Nature"" broke new ground by attempting to base philosophy on human nature, making it one of the most important texts in Western Philosophy. Human passions and the ability to distinguish between virtue and vice are elucidated in the text. In ""An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding"" Hume discusses the weaknesses that humans have in their abilities to unders
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Author : David Hume
Publisher : Standard Ebooks
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 35,29 MB
Release : 2024-09-09T19:27:34Z
Category : Philosophy
ISBN :
Book Description
A foundational text in empiricism and skepticism, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding comprehensively examines the nature of human cognition, the limits of human knowledge, and the role of reason in understanding the world. Hume argues that our understanding of the world is based on custom, habit, and experience, rather than pure reason or innate knowledge. He challenges the notions of causality, induction, and the concepts of connections between cause and effect, arguing that our understanding of these relationships is based on probability and custom. It lays the groundwork for modern philosophy, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence and the role of human psychology in shaping our beliefs and understanding of reality. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
The Essence of Hume's Philosophy
Author : David Hume
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 13,69 MB
Release : 2023-12-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN :
Book Description
In 'The Essence of Hume's Philosophy', David Hume explores the key themes and concepts of his philosophy with a precise and rational approach. Hume's influential work is known for its empiricist views and skeptical attitude towards traditional metaphysical concepts. This book delves into Hume's skepticism regarding causation, induction, and personal identity, as well as his philosophy of mind and morals. It elucidates Hume's clear and concise writing style that continues to captivate readers centuries later. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Hume's philosophical ideas, making it an essential read for anyone interested in empiricism and skepticism in philosophy. David Hume's rigorous examination of human understanding and morality is a cornerstone of Western philosophy. His unique perspectives on reason and emotion shed light on pressing philosophical questions that continue to resonate today. 'The Essence of Hume's Philosophy' is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of Hume's contributions to the philosophical landscape.
An Inquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
Author : David Hume
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 24,42 MB
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 159605493X
Book Description
Sympathy, we shall allow, is much fainter than our concern for ourselves, and sympathy with persons remote from us much fainter than that with persons near and contiguous; but for this very reason it is necessary for us, in our calm judgments and discourse concerning the characters of men, to neglect all these differences and render our sentiments more public and social.-from "Why Utility Pleases"David Hume may well be the most significant philosopher ever to write in the English language: his arguments dramatically influenced both scientific and religious thinking, and much of what he wrote-particular concerning free will, political theory, and religion-still sounds startlingly modern. Hume himself called this "incomparably the best" of all his many writings. First published in 1751, it is an astonishing consideration of source and value of the feelings, thoughts, and actions we call "morality," and it is required reading for anyone who calls himself educated.AUTHOR BIO: Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist DAVID HUME (1711-1776) also wrote A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-1740) and Enquiry's Concerning Human Understanding (1748).
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Author : David Hume
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 3986478612
Book Description
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding David Hume - An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a book by the Scottish empiricist philosopher David Hume, published in English in 1748. It was a revision of an earlier effort, Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature, published anonymously in London in 1739-40. Hume was disappointed with the reception of the Treatise, which "fell dead-born from the press," as he put it, and so tried again to disseminate his more developed ideas to the public by writing a shorter and more polemical work.
My Own Life
Author : David Hume
Publisher : Cosimo Classics
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 15,99 MB
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1616409614
Book Description
In a final, short summary of his life and works, David Hume wrote My Own Life as he suffered from gastrointestinal issues that ultimately killed him. Despite his bleak prognosis, Hume remains lighthearted and inspirational throughout. He discusses his life growing up, his family relationships, and his desire to constantly improve his works and his reputation as an author. He confesses, "I have suffered very little pain from my disorder; and what is more strange, have... never suffered a moment's abatement of my spirits; insomuch that were I to name the period of my life which I should most choose to pass over again, I might be tempted to point to this later period." This short biography ends with a series of letters from Hume's close friend and fellow author Adam Smith to their publisher William Strahan, recounting Hume's death and giving a stirring eulogy in honor of their friend.
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding ; [with] A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh ; [and] An Abstract of a Treatise of Human Nature
Author : David Hume
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 27,11 MB
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780872202290
Book Description
A landmark of enlightenment though, HUme's An Enquiry Concerning Human understanding is accompanied here by two shorter works that shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentlemen to His Friend in Edinburgh, hume's response to those accusing him of atheism, of advocating extreme scepticism, and of undermining the foundations of morality; and his Abstract of A Treatise of HUman Nature, which anticipates discussions developed in the Enquiry. In his concise Introduction, Eric Steinberg explores the conditions that led to write the Enquiry and the work's important relationship to Book 1 of Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature.
