A Treatise of Human Nature (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Empiricism, Skepticism, and the Science of Mind, Morals, Passions, and Human UnderstandingBy David Hume
Length26h 27m
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A Treatise of Human Nature is David Hume's most ambitious attempt to place the study of mind, morals, and society on an experimental footing. Divided into books on understanding, passions, and morals, it examines causation, personal identity, belief, sympathy, virtue, and justice with analytic precision and striking skeptical force. Written in lucid yet demanding Enlightenment prose, it stands within—and radically revises—the empiricist tradition of Locke and Berkeley. Hume composed the Treatise as a young Scottish philosopher deeply influenced by Newtonian science and by the intellectual climate of the Scottish Enlightenment. His aim was to become, as it were, the Newton of human nature: to explain knowledge and conduct not through metaphysical speculation but through observation of mental habits. Though initially received with indifference, the work contains the foundations of his later essays, histories, and philosophical inquiries. This book is indispensable for readers interested in philosophy, psychology, ethics, political thought, or the origins of modern skepticism. It rewards patience: its arguments are dense, but their implications are vast. Anyone wishing to understand modern empiricism, moral sentimentalism, or the limits of human reason should read the Treatise as a landmark of intellectual history.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length26 hrs 27 mins
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Publish dateApr 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Introduction
7BOOK I. OF THE UNDERSTANDING
8Part I. Of Ideas, Their Origin, Composition, Connexion, Abstraction, Etc.
9Section I. Of The Origin Of Our Ideas
10Section II. Division Of The Subject
11Section III. Of The Ideas Of The Memory And Imagination
12Section IV. Of The Connexion Or Association Of Ideas
13Section V. Of Relations
14Section VI. Of Modes And Substances
15Section VII. Of Abstract Ideas
16Part II. Of The Ideas Of Space And Time
17Section I. Of The Infinite Divisibility Of Our Ideas Of Space And Time
18Section II. Of The Infinite Divisibility Of Space And Time
19Section III. Of The Other Qualities Of Our Idea Of Space And Time
20Section IV. Objections Answered
21Section V. The Same Subject Continued
22Section VI. Of The Idea Of Existence, And Of External Existence
23Part III. Of Knowledge And Probability
24Section I. Of Knowledge
25Section II. Of Probability, And Of The Idea Of Cause And Effect
26Section III. Why A Cause Is Always Necessary
27Section IV. Of The Component Parts Of Our Reasonings Concerning Cause And Effect
28Section V. Of The Impressions Of The Senses And Memory
29Section VI. Of The Inference From The Impression To The Idea
30Section VII. Of The Nature Of The Idea Or Belief
31Section VIII. Of The Causes Of Belief
32Section IX. Of The Effects Of Other Relations And Other Habits
33Section X. Of The Influence Of Belief
34Section XI. Of The Probability Of Chances
35Section XII. Of The Probability Of Causes
36Section XIII. Of Unphilosophical Probability
37Section XIV. Of The Idea Of Necessary Connexion
38Section XV. Rules By Which To Judge Of Causes And Effects
39Section XVI. Of The Reason Of Animals
40Part IV. Of The Sceptical And Other Systems Of Philosophy
41Section I. Of Scepticism With Regard To Reason
42Section II. Of Scepticism With Regard To The Senses
43Section III. Of The Antient Philosophy
44Section IV. Of The Modern Philosophy
45Section V. Of The Immateriality Of The Soul
46Section VI. Of Personal Identity
47Section VII. Conclusion Of This Book
48BOOK II. OF THE PASSIONS
49Part I. Of Pride And Humility
50Section I. Division Of The Subject
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