An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

An Enquiry Concerning Human UnderstandingDiscover the profound insights of Enlightenment philosophy with 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding' by David Hume. This essential text explores the foundations of human knowledge and perception, offering readers a critical examination of the limits of understanding. Hume's groundbreaking ideas on skepticism, reason, and belief are not only influential but also continue to resonate deeply in contemporary philosophical discourse. This edition,

Discover the profound insights of Enlightenment philosophy with 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding' by David Hume. This essential text explores the foundations of human knowledge and perception, offering readers a critical examination of the limits of understanding. Hume's groundbreaking ideas on skepticism, reason, and belief are not only influential but also continue to resonate deeply in contemporary philosophical discourse. This edition, published by Hackett Publishing in 1993, includes two significant supplementary works: 'A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh,' where Hume defends himself against accusations of atheism and skepticism, and 'Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature,' which lays the groundwork for the themes explored in the Enquiry. Perfect for students, scholars, or anyone intrigued by the philosophical questions surrounding human experience, this book is a vital resource. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780872202290. Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.


Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780872202290
Year: 1993
Publisher: Hackett Publishing


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A landmark of Enlightenment thought, Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is accompanied here by two shorter works that shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in Edinburgh, Hume's response to those accusing him of atheism, of advocating extreme skepticism, and of undermining the foundations of morality; and his Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature, which anticipates discussions developed in the Enquiry.

In his concise Introduction, Eric Steinberg explores the conditions that led Hume to write the Enquiry and the work's important relationship to Book I of Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature.