Publication

2009 - Continuum, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

44,000 words, Guess

Page Count

176 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC192
  • LCCB1498 .B47 2009

Description

"In this compelling and accessible account of the life and thought of the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), Professor Christopher J. Berry of the University of Glasgow argues that the belief in the uniformity of human nature was at the heart of Hume's thought. In this volume, Berry introduces classic 'Humean' themes including the evolution of social institutions as an unintended consequence of the pursuit of self-interest, the importance of custom and habit in establishing rules of just conduct, and the defence of commerce and luxury. The book reveals Hume as an original thinker, whose thought may be understood as a combination of various strands of conservatism, libertarianism and liberalism."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Major conservative and libertarian thinkers -- v. 3

Other Editions

  • David HumeContinuum2009-01-01

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