The first thematically arranged collection of Hume's political writings, this new work brings together substantive selections from A Treatise on Human Nature, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, and Essays: Moral, Political and Literary, with an interpretive introduction placing Hume in the context of contemporary debates between liberalism and its critics and between contextual and universal approaches.
David Hume
Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776) is best known for his work "A Treatise of Human Nature," which revolutionized philosophy by questioning the foundations of human understanding. His writing style was clear and concise, emphasizing skepticism and empiricism. Hume's contributions to literature include shaping modern philosophy and influencing future thinkers.