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The Philosophical Writings Are Presented Together With An Essay Discussing Their Composition And Notes Explaining Allusions, Ambiguous Phrases, And Technical Terms. An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding -- An Enquiry Concerning The Principles Of Morals; Appendix I: Concerning Moral Sentiment; Appendix Ii: Of Self-love; Appendix Iii: Some Farther Considerations With Regard To Justice; Appendix Iv: Of Some Verbal Disputes -- A Dialogue. By David Hume; Reprinted From The Posthumous Edition Of 1777 And Edited With Introd., Comparative Table Of Contents, And Analytical Index By L. A. Selby-bigge. Reprint Of The 2d Volume Of Essays And Treatises On Several Subjects. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This work investigates the limits of human knowledge and the foundational principles that govern moral judgment. David Hume, a central figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, utilizes an empirical framework to challenge metaphysical assumptions regarding causality and human nature. By applying rigorous observation to the operations of the mind and the origins of moral sentiment, he seeks to ground philosophy in the observable patterns of human experience.
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Scholars and students of philosophy regard this text as a foundational document for modern empiricism and moral philosophy. Readers frequently note the dense, analytical nature of the prose, which requires careful attention to Hume's specific definitions of impressions and ideas.
Page Count:
458
Publication Date:
1975-01-01
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0191786748
ISBN-13:
9780191786747
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