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J. Y. T. Greig's two-volume edition, first published in 1932, presents the correspondence of one of the great men of the 18th century. This first volume contains David Hume's letters from 1727 to 1765. Hume correspondents include such famous thinkers and public figures as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Adam Smith, James Boswell, and Benjamin Franklin. The edition offers a rich picture of the man and his age, and is a uniquely valuable resource to anyone with an interest in early modern thought.
This collection investigates the intellectual and personal development of David Hume through his private and professional correspondence during the mid-18th century. J. Y. T. Greig, a noted scholar of the period, curates these letters to provide a primary source window into the life of a central Enlightenment figure. By organizing the correspondence chronologically, the text establishes a framework for understanding Hume's interactions with the era's most influential thinkers and the evolution of his philosophical inquiries.
What You Will Find
Scholars and historians frequently cite this edition as a foundational resource for studying the life and social network of David Hume. Readers often note the academic density of the prose and the meticulous nature of the editorial work provided by Greig.
Page Count:
576
Publication Date:
2011-09-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199693242
ISBN-13:
9780199693245
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