David Hume (1898)

David Hume (1898) is a book written by Henry Calderwood that explores the life, philosophy, and works of the Scottish philosopher David Hume. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Hume's life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a philosopher. It delves into Hume's major works, such as A Treatise of Human Nature, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, and analyzes his contributions to the fields of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and politics.Calderwood's book also examines the historical and cultural context in which Hume lived and worked, including the Enlightenment period and the Scottish intellectual tradition. It discusses Hume's relationship with other prominent thinkers of his time, such as Adam Smith and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and explores the impact of his ideas on subsequent philosophers and intellectual movements.Overall, David Hume (1898) provides a detailed and insightful portrait of one of the most influential philosophers in Western history, shedding light on his ideas, his life, and his enduring legacy.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.