A Treatise of Human Nature

David Hume, Ernest Mossner

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Penguin Classics
02 September 2004

Hume's masterpiece on human nature, attacking traditional religious thought

One of the most significant works of Western philosophy, Hume's Treatise was published in 1739-40, before he was thirty years old. A pinnacle of English empiricism, it is a comprehensive attempt to apply scientific methods of observation to a study of human nature, and a vigorous attack upon the principles of traditional metaphysical thought. With masterly eloquence, Hume denies the immortality of the soul and the reality of space; considers the manner in which we form concepts of identity, cause and effect; and speculates upon the nature of freedom, virtue and emotion. Opposed both to metaphysics and to rationalism, Hume's philosophy of informed scepticism sees man not as a religious creation, nor as a machine, but as a creature dominated by sentiment, passion and appetite.

By: David Hume
Edited by: Ernest Mossner
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 468g
ISBN: 9780140432442
ISBN 10: 0140432442
Pages: 688
Publication Date: 02 September 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A Treatise of Human Nature Introduction Suggestions for Further Reading A Note on the Text A TREATISE OF HUMAN NATURE Advertisement The Contents Introduction Book I: Of the Understanding Book II: Of the Passions Book III: Of Morals

David hume (1711-76) devoted himself from early youth to 'philosophy and great learning'. A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40) was not well received on publication, but is now viewed as his masterpiece. Ernest Campbell Mossner is the author of many books on Hume. He has received fellowships from Columbia, Guggenheim and Fulbright, and has held the post of Professor of English and Philosophy at the University of Texas.