The Life Of David Hume (1777)

The Life of David Hume is a biography of the Scottish philosopher and historian, David Hume, written by Hume himself in 1777. The book covers Hume's life from his birth in Edinburgh in 1711 to his death in 1776. Hume provides a detailed account of his education, early career as a merchant, and his eventual transition to a life of philosophy and writing. The book also includes Hume's reflections on his major philosophical works, including A Treatise of Human Nature and An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, as well as his historical works, such as The History of England. Throughout the book, Hume offers insights into his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his political and religious views. The Life of David Hume is an important primary source for scholars of Hume's life and work, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual history of the Scottish Enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.