David Hume: The Collected Works
Enriched edition. Exploring Empiricism and Skepticism in 18th Century PhilosophyBy David Hume
Length37h 13m
About this audiobook
David Hume: The Collected Works presents a comprehensive anthology of the philosophical writings of one of the most pivotal figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. This meticulously curated collection includes seminal texts such as *A Treatise of Human Nature* and *An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding*, showcasing Hume's distinctive empiricist approach and his skepticism towards metaphysical speculations. Through clear, accessible prose enriched by a masterful command of language, Hume invites readers into profound explorations of human psychology, morality, and epistemology, contextually situated within the intellectual currents of 18th-century thought. David Hume (1711-1776), a Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist, is celebrated for his pioneering contributions to modern philosophy, particularly in the realm of empiricism and naturalism. Influenced by the Enlightenment's rational spirit, Hume's works reflect a deep inquiry into the nature of knowledge and belief, often questioning the very foundations of causality and the self. His background in law and history, combined with a keen interest in human nature, profoundly shaped his philosophical legacy. This collection is an essential resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of philosophy, offering insights into Hume's critical examination of human intuition and belief systems. It invites readers to engage with timeless questions about the nature of existence, reason, and the limits of human understanding, making it a vital addition to any philosophical library.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length37 hrs 13 mins
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Publish dateDec 30, 2023
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Table of contents
1Introduction
65Section IX. Of The Mixture Of Benevolence And Anger With Compassion And Malice
2Introduction
66Section X. Of Respect And Contempt
3Author Biography
67Section XI. Of The Amorous Passion, Or Love Betwixt The Sexes
4Historical Context
68Section XII. Of The Love And Hatred Of Animals
5Synopsis (Selection)
69Part III. Of The Will And Direct Passions
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6Introduction
70Section II. The Same Subject Continued
7BOOK I. OF THE UNDERSTANDING
71Section III. Of The Influencing Motives Of The Will
8Part I. Of Ideas, Their Origin, Composition, Connexion, Abstraction, Etc.
72Section IV. Of The Causes Of The Violent Passions
9Section II. Division Of The Subject
73Section V. Of The Effects Of Custom
10Section III. Of The Ideas Of The Memory And Imagination
74Section VI. Of The Influence Of The Imagination On The Passions
11Section IV. Of The Connexion Or Association Of Ideas
75Section VII. Of Contiguity And Distance In Space And Time
12Section V. Of Relations
76Section VIII. The Same Subject Continued
13Section VI. Of Modes And Substances
77Section IX. Of The Direct Passions
14Section VII. Of Abstract Ideas
78Section X. Of Curiosity, Or The Love Of Truth
15Part II. Of The Ideas Of Space And Time
79BOOK III. OF MORALS
16Section II. Of The Infinite Divisibility Of Space And Time
80Part I. Of Virtue And Vice In General
17Section III. Of The Other Qualities Of Our Idea Of Space And Time
81Section II. Moral Distinctions Derived From A Moral Sense
18Section IV. Objections Answered
82Part II. Of Justice And Injustice
19Section V. The Same Subject Continued
83Section II. Of The Origin Of Justice And Property
20Section VI. Of The Idea Of Existence, And Of External Existence
84Section III. Of The Rules Which Determine Property
21Part III. Of Knowledge And Probability
85Section IV. Of The Transference Of Property By Consent
22Section II. Of Probability, And Of The Idea Of Cause And Effect
86Section V. Of The Obligation Of Promises
23Section III. Why A Cause Is Always Necessary
87Section VI. Some Farther Reflections Concerning Justice And Injustice
24Section IV. Of The Component Parts Of Our Reasonings Concerning Cause And Effect
88Section VII. Of The Origin Of Government
25Section V. Of The Impressions Of The Senses And Memory
89Section VIII. Of The Source Of Allegiance
26Section VI. Of The Inference From The Impression To The Idea
90Section IX. Of The Measures Of Allegiance
27Section VII. Of The Nature Of The Idea Or Belief
91Section X. Of The Objects Of Allegiance
28Section VIII. Of The Causes Of Belief
92Section XI. Of The Laws Of Nations
29Section IX. Of The Effects Of Other Relations And Other Habits
93Section XII. Of Chastity And Modesty
30Section X. Of The Influence Of Belief
94Part III. Of The Other Virtues And Vices
31Section XI. Of The Probability Of Chances
95Section II. Of Greatness Of Mind
32Section XII. Of The Probability Of Causes
96Section III. Of Goodness And Benevolence
33Section XIII. Of Unphilosophical Probability
97Section IV. Of Natural Abilities
34Section XIV. Of The Idea Of Necessary Connexion
98Section V. Some Farther Reflections Concerning The Natural Virtues
35Section XV. Rules By Which To Judge Of Causes And Effects
99Section VI. Conclusion Of This Book
36Section XVI. Of The Reason Of Animals
100Appendix
37Part IV. Of The Sceptical And Other Systems Of Philosophy
101Section I. Of The Different Species Of Philosophy
38Section II. Of Scepticism With Regard To The Senses
102Section II. Of The Origin Of Ideas
39Section III. Of The Antient Philosophy
103Section III. Of The Association Of Ideas
40Section IV. Of The Modern Philosophy
104Section IV. Sceptical Doubts Concerning The Operations Of The Understanding
41Section V. Of The Immateriality Of The Soul
105Section V. Sceptical Solution Of These Doubts
42Section VI. Of Personal Identity
106Section VI Of Probability9
43Section VII. Conclusion Of This Book
107Section VII. Of The Idea Of Necessary Connexion
44BOOK II. OF THE PASSIONS
108Section VIII. Of Liberty And Necessity
45Part I. Of Pride And Humility
109Section IX. Of The Reason Of Animals
46Section II. Of Pride And Humility, Their Objects And Causes
110Section X Of Miracles
47Section III. Whence These Objects And Causes Are Derived
111Section XI. Of A Particular Providence And Of A Future State
48Section IV. Of The Relations Of Impressions And Ideas
112Section XII. Of The Academical Or Sceptical Philosophy
49Section V. Of The Influence Of These Relations On Pride And Humility
113Section I. Of The General Principles Of Morals
50Section VI. Limitations Of This System
114Section II. Of Benevolence
51Section VII. Of Vice And Virtue
115Section III. Of Justice
52Section VIII. Of Beauty And Deformity
116Section IV. Of Political Society
53Section IX. Of External Advantages And Disadvantages
117Section V. Why Utility Pleases
54Section X. Of Property And Riches
118Section VI. Of Qualities Useful To Ourselves
55Section XI. Of The Love Of Fame
119Section VII. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable To Ourselves
56Section XII. Of The Pride And Humility Of Animals
120Section VIII. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable To Others20
57Part II. Of Love And Hatred
121Section IX. Conclusion
58Section II. Experiments To Confirm This System
122Appendix I. Concerning Moral Sentiment
59Section III. Difficulties Solved
123Appendix II. Of Self-love
60Section IV. Of The Love Of Relations
124Appendix III. Some Farther Considerations With Regard To Justice
61Section V. Of Our Esteem For The Rich And Powerful
125Appendix IV. Of Some Verbal Disputes
62Section VI. Of Benevolence And Anger
126Analysis
63Section VII. Of Compassion
127Reflection
64Section VIII. Of Malice And Envy
128Memorable Quotes
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