Hume's Classic Writings

Author: David Hume
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: (1711—1776) David Hume was a famous 18th-century British philosopher, historian, and economist. His ideas have had a profound impact on Western modern and contemporary theories. His skepticism prompted Kant to initiate the German philosophical revolution, and modern empiricism, as well as the second-generation Machism and the third-generation logical positivism, all regard Hume as their master and an important theoretical source. This book is a selected translation from Hume's complete works, focusing on his discussions and reflections on life, art, cognitive methods, economics, and other aspects. It provides readers, especially young students, with a mirror for reflection. David Hume (1711—1776) was a famous 18th-century British philosopher, historian, and economist. His ideas have had a profound impact on Western modern and contemporary theories. His skepticism prompted Kant to initiate the German philosophical revolution, and modern empiricism, as well as the second-generation Machism and the third-generation logical positivism, all regard Hume as their master and an important theoretical source. This book is a selected translation from Hume's complete works, focusing on his discussions and reflections on life, art, cognitive methods, economics, and other aspects. It provides readers, especially young students, with a mirror for reflection. The book includes: The Elegant and Happy Person, The Person Who Emphasizes Conduct and Virtue, The Nobility and Baseness of Human Nature, On the Improvement of Arts, The Standard of Taste, etc.