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David Hume (1711-76) is one of the greatest figures in the history of British philosophy. Of all of Hume's writings, the philosophically most profound is undoubtedly his first, A Treatise on Human Nature. Hume on Morality introduces and assesses: Hume's life and the background of the Treatise ; the ideas and text in the Treatise ; and Hume's continuing importance to philosophy.
James Baillie provides us with a map to Books 2 and 3 of the Treatise, focusing on Hume's theory of the passions and morality. This book sets out its principal ideas and arguments of the Treatise in a clear and readable way and is ideal for anyone coming to Hume's work for the first time.
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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on morality ▪ James Baillie ‘Hume on Morality is clearly written, well-organized, and especially admirable for the attention it gives to Hume’s account of the passions and the importance of the general point of view to Hume’s understanding of moral judgement.’ Geoff Sayre-McCord, Chapel Hill University of North Carolina, ‘This is a lucid and well-organized introduction to Hume’s moral philosophy. The book will prove particularly useful to students who are looking for a reliable account and review of Hume’s central arguments. Baillie is careful to show how Hume’s views on morality relate to his wider philosophical system.’ Paul Russell, University of British Columbia David Hume (1711–76) is one of the greatest figures in the history of British philosophy. Of all of Hume’s writings, the philosophically most profound is undoubtedly his first, A Treatise of Human Nature. Hume on Morality provides us with a map to Books 2 and 3 of the Treatise, focusing on Hume’s theory of the passions and morality. This book sets out its principal ideas and arguments of the Treatise in a clear and readable way and is ideal for