Essays by David Hume
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"Essays by David Hume" is a two-volume collection published in 1758. This compilation brings together Hume's explorations of political theory, aesthetics, and economic thought. Part I examines government, liberty, taste, and human nature through moral and political lenses. Part II delves into commerce, trade, money, and taxes. Together, these essays showcase one of the Enlightenment's most influential thinkers grappling with questions about society, art, and economics that remain relevant today. (This is
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| Author | Hume, David, 1711-1776 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Bennett, Hannaford, 1867-1946 |
| Title | Essays |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays,_Moral,_Political,_and_Literary |
| Contents | Biographical introduction -- Of the delicacy of taste and passion -- Of the liberty of the press -- That politics may be reduced to a science -- Of the first principles of government -- Of the origin of government -- Of the independency of Parliament -- Whether the British government inclines more to absolute monarchy or to a republic -- Of parties in general -- Of the parties of Great Britain -- Of superstition and enthusiasm -- Of the dignity or meanness of human nature -- Of civil liberty -- Of eloquence. |
| Credits | Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy |
| Subject | Political science |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36120 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 945 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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