David Hume Paperback / softback
by Professor Christopher J. Berry
Part of the Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers series
Paperback / softback
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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:14/03/2013
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- ISBN:9781441131232
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:14/03/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781441131232
