David Hume: A Treatise of Human Nature
David Hume: A Treatise of Human Nature

Author: David Fate Norton

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2007-04-19

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 0191569089

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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.

Hume's 'A Treatise of Human Nature'
Hume's 'A Treatise of Human Nature'

Author: John P. Wright

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-11-26

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0521833760

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Examines the development of Hume's ideas and their relation to eighteenth-century theories of the imagination and passions.

The Treatise on Human Nature
The Treatise on Human Nature

Author: St. Thomas Aquinas

Publisher: Hackett Publishing

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 9780872206137

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This series offers central philosophical treatises of Aquinas in new, state-of-the-art translations distinguished by their accuracy and use of clear and non-technical modern vocabulary. Annotation and commentary accessible to undergraduates make the series an ideal vehicle for the study of Aquinas by readers approaching him from a variety of backgrounds and interests.

Hume's Skepticism in the Treatise of Human Nature
Hume's Skepticism in the Treatise of Human Nature

Author: Robert J. Fogelin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-04-25

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 042959030X

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This work, first published in 1985, offers a general interpretation of Hume’s Treatise of Human Nature. Most Hume scholarship has either neglected or downplayed an important aspect of Hume’s position – his scepticism. This book puts that right, examining in close detail the sceptical arguments in Hume’s philosophy.

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
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

Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9780872202290

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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.

The Riddle of Hume's Treatise
The Riddle of Hume's Treatise

Author: Paul Russell

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 0199751528

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It is widely held that Hume's Treatise has little or nothing to do with problems of religion. Contrary to this view, Paul Russell argues that it is irreligious aims and objectives that are fundamental to the Treatise and account for its underlying unity and coherence

The Essence of Hume's Philosophy
The Essence of Hume's Philosophy

Author: David Hume

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-03

Total Pages: 760

ISBN-13:

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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.