Hume's social philosophy: human nature and commercial sociability in A treatise of human nature
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Main Author: Finlay, Christopher, (Christopher J.) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Continuum ©2007
Series:Continuum studies in British philosophy
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-198) and index
Introduction -- Hume's social contexts -- Philosophy in civil society -- Understanding 'life and action' -- Pride and esteem -- Sympathy, sociability and esteem : Hume's account of social relations -- Morality, justice, and government -- Hume's theory of civil society
In Hume's Social Philosophy, Christopher J Finlay presents a highly original and engaging reading of David Hume's landmark text, A Treatise of Human Nature, and political writings published immediately after it, articulating a unified view of his theory of human nature in society and his political philosophy. The book explores the hitherto neglected social contexts within which Hume's ideas were conceived. While a great deal of attention has previously been given to Hume's intellectual and literary contexts, important connections can also be made between the fundamentals of Hume's philosophy a
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (viii, 202 pages)
ISBN:9781441137579
1441137572
9780826491626
0826491626

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