David Hume

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Series:
Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers
Author:
Christopher J. Berry
ISBN:
9781623569457
Related ISBNs:
9781441131232
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages:
176
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2021-03-07
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2009
Copyright by:
Continuum 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government