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A study of the work of the influencial 18th-century British philosopher, David Hume. Whilst Hume's work covers most areas of philosophy, this book presents his enquiry into the principles of morals, offers a fully annotated text and draws on advances from earlier publications.

This text introduces David Hume's philosophy to a European culture. It presents challenging views about the limited powers of human understanding, the attractions of scepticism, the compatibility of free will and determinism, and weaknesses in the foundations of religion.

Presents an edition of two famous works by David Hume. In "A Dissertation on the Passions", Hume sets out his original view of the nature and central role of passion and emotion. "The Natural History of Religion" is a landmark work in the study of religion as a natural phenomenon.

Tom Beauchamp presents the definitive scholarly edition of two famous works by David Hume, both originally published in 1757. In A Dissertation on the Passions Hume sets out his original view of the nature and central role of passion and emotion. The Natural History of Religion is a landmark work in the study of religion as a natural phenomenon.

Contains the text of David Hume's "Treatise of Human Nature" followed by the short abstract in which Hume sets out the arguments of the larger work. The volume concludes with "A Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend in Edinburgh", Hume's defence of the "Treatise".

David and Mary Norton present the definitive scholarly edition of Hume's Treatise, one of the greatest philosophical works ever written. This second volume contains their historical account of how the Treatise was written and published; an explanation of how they have established the text; an extensive set of annotations which illuminate Hume's texts; and a comprehensive bibliography and index.

David and Mary Norton present the definitive scholarly edition of Hume's Treatise, one of the greatest philosophical works ever written. The first volume contains the critical text of David Hume's Treatise of Human Nature, followed by the short Abstract and concluding with A Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend in Edinburgh.

Focuses on David Hume's "Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals". An introduction sets the work in its historical context, the annotation and glossary provide information about Hume's sources, allusions, citations, and meanings, to help readers towards an understanding of the text.

David Hume (1711-1776) is one of the greatest of philosophers. He probably ranks highest of all British philosophers in terms of influence and philosophical standing. This book focuses on David Hume's "Enquiry concerning Human Understanding".

David and Mary Norton present the definitive scholarly edition of Hume's Treatise, one of the greatest philosophical works ever written. This volume contains their account of how the Treatise was written and published; an explanation of how they established the text; an extensive set of annotations; and a detailed bibliography and index.

David and Mary Norton present the definitive scholarly edition of Hume's Treatise, one of the greatest philosophical works ever written. This set comprises the two volumes of texts and editorial material, which are also available for purchase separately.

This is the first ever critical edition of one of the most famous and popular literary works of the 18th century, David Hume's Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary. The editors' introduction discusses the context, genesis, revision, and reception of the essays; their annotations elucidate Hume' s sources, allusions, and citations.