Hume's Political Discourses by David Hume
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"Hume's Political Discourses" by David Hume is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-18th century. The work explores foundational concepts in political economy and moral philosophy, reflecting Hume's thoughts on commerce, money, taxation, and various social structures. It aims to establish a framework for understanding the interactions between individuals and the state, providing insights that resonate throughout modern economic theory. The opening of "Hume's Political Discourses" includes an introduction that outlines Hume's
reputation as a pioneering thinker in political economics and sets the stage for the various essays that follow. Hume asserts the importance of considering the public good in policy-making and distinguishes between shallow and profound thought in political discourse. He articulates that the foundational nature of his work lies in examining general principles over particular circumstances, emphasizing the role of commerce and industry in shaping a state's power and the well-being of its citizens, preparing readers for a deep dive into his analyses of economic interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hume, David, 1711-1776 |
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| Editor | Robertson, William Bell |
| Title | Hume's Political Discourses |
| Contents | Introduction -- Of commerce -- Of refinement in the arts -- Of money -- Of interest -- Of the balance of trade -- Of the jealousy of trade -- Of the balance of power -- Of taxes -- Of public credit -- Of some remarkable customs -- Of the populousness of ancient nations -- Of the original contract -- Of passive obedience -- Of the coalition of parties -- Of the Protestant Succession -- Idea of a perfect commonwealth -- That politics may be reduced to a science -- Of the first principles of government -- Of political society -- Alphabetical arrangement of authorities cited by Hume. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| LoC Class | J: Political science |
| Subject | Political science |
| Subject | Economics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59792 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 883 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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