The Essence of Hume's Philosophy
Enriched edition. A Treatise of Human Nature, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding & An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of MoralsBy David Hume
Length37h 36m
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In "The Essence of Hume's Philosophy," David Hume presents an intricate tapestry of empiricism and skepticism that challenges the foundations of knowledge and belief. Written in Hume's trademark prose'—accessible yet profound'—the work delves into the relationships between human perception, experience, and the noumenal world. It explores key themes such as causation, the limits of reason, and the nature of the self, all while engaging with the metaphysics and epistemological currents of the 18th century. Hume's philosophical inquiry encourages readers to question their assumptions about reality, making the text a cornerstone of modern philosophy. David Hume (1711'Äì1776) was a Scottish philosopher and historian whose work laid the groundwork for contemporary philosophical thought, particularly in relation to empiricism and naturalism. Influenced by the Enlightenment ideals of reason and inquiry, Hume's experiences with religious and moral questions motivated him to critically examine the validity of human understanding. His writings reveal a profound awareness of the human condition, reflecting the doubts of a thinker deeply attuned to the limitations of rationality and experience. For readers seeking to engage with the nuances of Hume's thought and its relevance to contemporary philosophy, "The Essence of Hume's Philosophy" is highly recommended. This text provides a critical lens through which to explore fundamental questions of knowledge, ethics, and existence, inviting both scholars and novices alike to build upon Hume's legacy.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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
Length37 hrs 36 mins
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Publish dateDec 3, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
66Section IX. Of The Mixture Of Benevolence And Anger With Compassion And Malice
2Introduction
67Section X. Of Respect And Contempt
3Synopsis (Selection)
68Section XI. Of The Amorous Passion, Or Love Betwixt The Sexes
4Historical Context
69Section XII. Of The Love And Hatred Of Animals
5Author Biography
70Part III. Of The Will And Direct Passions
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6The Essence of Hume's Philosophy
71Section II. The Same Subject Continued
7Introduction
72Section III. Of The Influencing Motives Of The Will
8BOOK I. OF THE UNDERSTANDING
73Section IV. Of The Causes Of The Violent Passions
9Part I. Of Ideas, Their Origin, Composition, Connexion, Abstraction, Etc.
74Section V. Of The Effects Of Custom
10Section II. Division Of The Subject
75Section VI. Of The Influence Of The Imagination On The Passions
11Section III. Of The Ideas Of The Memory And Imagination
76Section VII. Of Contiguity And Distance In Space And Time
12Section IV. Of The Connexion Or Association Of Ideas
77Section VIII. The Same Subject Continued
13Section V. Of Relations
78Section IX. Of The Direct Passions
14Section VI. Of Modes And Substances
79Section X. Of Curiosity, Or The Love Of Truth
15Section VII. Of Abstract Ideas
80BOOK III. OF MORALS
16Part II. Of The Ideas Of Space And Time
81Part I. Of Virtue And Vice In General
17Section II. Of The Infinite Divisibility Of Space And Time
82Section II. Moral Distinctions Derived From A Moral Sense
18Section III. Of The Other Qualities Of Our Idea Of Space And Time
83Part II. Of Justice And Injustice
19Section IV. Objections Answered
84Section II. Of The Origin Of Justice And Property
20Section V. The Same Subject Continued
85Section III. Of The Rules Which Determine Property
21Section VI. Of The Idea Of Existence, And Of External Existence
86Section IV. Of The Transference Of Property By Consent
22Part III. Of Knowledge And Probability
87Section V. Of The Obligation Of Promises
23Section II. Of Probability, And Of The Idea Of Cause And Effect
88Section VI. Some Farther Reflections Concerning Justice And Injustice
24Section III. Why A Cause Is Always Necessary
89Section VII. Of The Origin Of Government
25Section IV. Of The Component Parts Of Our Reasonings Concerning Cause And Effect
90Section VIII. Of The Source Of Allegiance
26Section V. Of The Impressions Of The Senses And Memory
91Section IX. Of The Measures Of Allegiance
27Section VI. Of The Inference From The Impression To The Idea
92Section X. Of The Objects Of Allegiance
28Section VII. Of The Nature Of The Idea Or Belief
93Section XI. Of The Laws Of Nations
29Section VIII. Of The Causes Of Belief
94Section XII. Of Chastity And Modesty
30Section IX. Of The Effects Of Other Relations And Other Habits
95Part III. Of The Other Virtues And Vices
31Section X. Of The Influence Of Belief
96Section II. Of Greatness Of Mind
32Section XI. Of The Probability Of Chances
97Section III. Of Goodness And Benevolence
33Section XII. Of The Probability Of Causes
98Section IV. Of Natural Abilities
34Section XIII. Of Unphilosophical Probability
99Section V. Some Farther Reflections Concerning The Natural Virtues
35Section XIV. Of The Idea Of Necessary Connexion
100Section VI. Conclusion Of This Book
36Section XV. Rules By Which To Judge Of Causes And Effects
101Appendix
37Section XVI. Of The Reason Of Animals
102Section I. Of The Different Species Of Philosophy
38Part IV. Of The Sceptical And Other Systems Of Philosophy
103Section II. Of The Origin Of Ideas
39Section II. Of Scepticism With Regard To The Senses
104Section III. Of The Association Of Ideas
40Section III. Of The Antient Philosophy
105Section IV. Sceptical Doubts Concerning The Operations Of The Understanding
41Section IV. Of The Modern Philosophy
106Section V. Sceptical Solution Of These Doubts
42Section V. Of The Immateriality Of The Soul
107Section VI Of Probability9
43Section VI. Of Personal Identity
108Section VII. Of The Idea Of Necessary Connexion
44Section VII. Conclusion Of This Book
109Section VIII. Of Liberty And Necessity
45BOOK II. OF THE PASSIONS
110Section IX. Of The Reason Of Animals
46Part I. Of Pride And Humility
111Section X Of Miracles
47Section II. Of Pride And Humility, Their Objects And Causes
112Section XI. Of A Particular Providence And Of A Future State
48Section III. Whence These Objects And Causes Are Derived
113Section XII. Of The Academical Or Sceptical Philosophy
49Section IV. Of The Relations Of Impressions And Ideas
114Section I. Of The General Principles Of Morals
50Section V. Of The Influence Of These Relations On Pride And Humility
115Section II. Of Benevolence
51Section VI. Limitations Of This System
116Section III. Of Justice
52Section VII. Of Vice And Virtue
117Section IV. Of Political Society
53Section VIII. Of Beauty And Deformity
118Section V. Why Utility Pleases
54Section IX. Of External Advantages And Disadvantages
119Section VI. Of Qualities Useful To Ourselves
55Section X. Of Property And Riches
120Section VII. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable To Ourselves
56Section XI. Of The Love Of Fame
121Section VIII. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable To Others20
57Section XII. Of The Pride And Humility Of Animals
122Section IX. Conclusion
58Part II. Of Love And Hatred
123Appendix I. Concerning Moral Sentiment
59Section II. Experiments To Confirm This System
124Appendix II. Of Self-love
60Section III. Difficulties Solved
125Appendix III. Some Farther Considerations With Regard To Justice
61Section IV. Of The Love Of Relations
126Appendix IV. Of Some Verbal Disputes
62Section V. Of Our Esteem For The Rich And Powerful
127Analysis
63Section VI. Of Benevolence And Anger
128Reflection
64Section VII. Of Compassion
129Memorable Quotes
65Section VIII. Of Malice And Envy
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