Forfatter fødeår: 1955
A compact and accessible edition of Hume's political and moral writings with essays by a distinguished set of contributors
Includes selections from Hume's major works in moral thought, as well as peripheral works, which provide an introduction to Hume's moral philosophy.
A key to modern studies of 18th century Western philosophy, this work considers numerous classic philosophical issues, including causation, existence, freedom and necessity... Læs mere
A key to modern studies of 18th century Western philosophy, the Treatise considers numerous classic philosophical issues, including causation, existence, freedom and necessity... Læs mere
A landmark of Enlightenment thought, Hume's Enquiry Concerning HumanUnderstanding accompanied here by two shorter works that shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh and his Abstract of A Treatise on Human Nature .
Situates 'The Enquiry' in its historical context, clarifying its relationship to Calvinism, to Newtonian science, and to earlier moral philosophers, and provides an account of Hume's ethical naturalism.
Includes such essays as - "Of Miracles", "Of the Immortality of the Soul" and "Of Suicide".
Presents traditional arguments for the existence of God, expressing the belief that religion is founded on ignorance and irrational fears. This book offers a case... Læs mere