
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
David Hume(Author)
J. B. Schneewind(Editor)
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Published on 1. June 1983
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-915145-45-4 (ISBN)
Description
A splendid edition. Schneewind's illuminating introduction succinctly situates the Enquiry in its historical context, clarifying its relationship to Calvinism, to Newtonian science, and to earlier moral philosophers, and providing a persuasive account of Hume's ethical naturalism. --Martha C. Nussbaum, Brown University
Reviews / Votes
A splendid edition. Schneewind's illuminating introduction succinctly situates the Enquiry in its historical context, clarifying its relationship to Calvinism, to Newtonian science, and to earlier moral philosophers, and providing a persuasive account of Hume's ethical naturalism. --Martha C. Nussbaum, Brown UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge, MA
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
114 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-915145-45-4 (9780915145454)
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