Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on Morality

Name: Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on Morality
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

David Hume is widely recognised as the greatest philosopher to have written in the English language. His Treatise on Human Nature is one of the most important works of moral philosophy ever written. \nHume on Morality introduces and assesses\n* Hume's life and the background of the Treatise\n* The ideas and text in the Treatise\n* Hume's continuing importance to philosophy\n > Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Background on the understanding; Chapter 3 The passions; Chapter 4 Motivation and will; Chapter 5 Against moral rationalism; Chapter 6 The virtues; Chapter 7 The moral stance; > \nClearly written and well structured discussion of Hume's contribution to moral philosophy ... not only an excellent introduction to Hume on morality, but also an excellent introduction to moral philosophy. - The Philosopher's Magazine