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A Treatise of Human Nature V2

A Treatise of Human Nature V2

Hume, David
Green, T. H.

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ISBN10: 1169797881
ISBN13: 9781169797888
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 486
Weight: 3.10
Height: 1.06 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Treatise of Human Nature V2 is a philosophical work written by David Hume, a Scottish philosopher, in the mid-18th century. The book is divided into three parts, each exploring different aspects of human nature and the way we perceive the world around us. In the first part, Hume delves into the nature of ideas and impressions, arguing that all of our thoughts and perceptions are ultimately derived from our sensory experiences. He also explores the concept of causation, arguing that we cannot truly know that one event causes another, but rather rely on our past experiences to make assumptions about causation.The second part of the book focuses on the passions and their role in shaping human behavior. Hume argues that our emotions are the primary motivators of our actions, and that reason plays a secondary role in guiding our behavior.In the final part of the book, Hume explores the nature of morality and the idea of free will. He argues that our moral judgments are ultimately based on our emotional responses to certain actions, rather than any objective standard of right and wrong. He also contends that free will is an illusion, and that all of our actions are ultimately determined by prior causes.Overall, A Treatise of Human Nature V2 is a seminal work in the history of philosophy, and remains a key text in the study of human nature and the limits of human knowledge.1898. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766154971. Volume 2 of 2. Being an attempt to introduce the experimental method of reasoning into moral subjects, and dialogues concerning natural religion. Contents: Book II Of the Passions: of pride and humility; of love and hatred; of the will and direct passions; Book III Of Morals: of virtue and vice in general; of justice and injustice; of the other virtues and vices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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