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Hume: Moral Philosophy
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See moreThis volume includes substantial selections from Hume's major works in moral thought and a number of peripheral works, which together provide an illuminating introduction to Hume's moral philosophy.
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This volume includes substantial selections from Hume's major works in moral thought and a number of peripheral works, which together provide an illuminating introduction to Hume's moral philosophy.
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This collection provides a comprehensive view of David Hume's moral philosophy, showcasing his thoughts on vice, virtue, passions, will, and beauty. It encompasses important works such as A Treatise of Human Nature and An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals. Edited by Geoffrey Sayre-McCord, the volume includes an engaging introduction that makes Hume's complex ideas more accessible to readers.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780872205994
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 December 2006
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Geoffrey Sayre-McCord
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 369g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Geoffrey Sayre-McCord is Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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