David Hume: A Treatise of Human Nature: Volume 1: Texts by David Fate Norton (En

Description: David Hume: A Treatise of Human Nature by David Fate Norton, David Hume, Mary J. Norton Contains the text of David Humes "Treatise of Human Nature" followed by the short abstract in which Hume sets out the arguments of the larger work. The volume concludes with "A Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend in Edinburgh", Humes defence of the "Treatise". FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description David and Mary Norton present the definitive scholarly edition of one of the greatest philosophical works ever written. This first volume contains the critical text of David Humes Treatise of Human Nature (1739/40), followed by the short Abstract (1740) in which Hume set out the key arguments of the larger work; the volume concludes with A Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend in Edinburgh (1745), Humes defence of the Treatisewhen it was under attack from ministers seeking to prevent Humes appointment as Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Author Biography David Norton, FRSC, Macdonald Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, McGill University and Adjunct Professor, University of Victoria. He is author of David Hume: Common-Sense Moralist, Sceptical Metaphysician (1982), and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Hume (1993), and, with Mary J. Norton, an independent scholar, co-author of The Hume Library (1996). Table of Contents A Note on the TextsContents of A Treatise of Human NatureA TREATISE OF HUMAN NATUREAn Abstract of ... A Treatise of Human NatureA Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend in Edinburgh Review ...useful far beyond the small circle of scholarly experts... The Treatise has a fair claim to be the most important and influential philosophical text ever written in English... After more than 250 years, Hume is still at the front line of philosophical inquiry... This edition belongs in any university or college library anywhere in the world, and its publication will certainly excite more than a murmur among philosophers and scholars. * Robert Callergård, Theoria * Promotional The definitive edition of David Humes most celebrated work Long Description David and Mary Norton present the definitive scholarly edition of one of the greatest philosophical works ever written. This first volume contains the critical text of David Humes Treatise of Human Nature (1739/40), followed by the short Abstract (1740) in which Hume set out the key arguments of the larger work; the volume concludes with A Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend in Edinburgh (1745), Humes defence of the Treatisewhen it was under attack from ministers seeking to prevent Humes appointment as Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Review Quote ...useful far beyond the small circle of scholarly experts... The Treatise has a fair claim to be the most important and influential philosophical text ever written in English... After more than 250 years, Hume is still at the front line of philosophical inquiry... This edition belongs in any university or college library anywhere in the world, and its publication will certainly excite more than a murmur among philosophers and scholars. Feature One of the great classics of Western thoughtA towering landmark of philosophical scholarshipThe definitive edition of David Humes most celebrated workThe long-awaited centrepiece of the Clarendon Hume Details ISBN0199263833 Short Title DAVID HUME V01 Language English ISBN-10 0199263833 ISBN-13 9780199263837 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 128 Series Number 01 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by David Fate Norton Author Mary J. Norton Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Volume 1: Texts Affiliation FRSC, Macdonald Professor of Moral Philosophy Emeritus, McGill University Position FRSC, Macdonald Professor of Moral Philosophy Emeritus DOI 10.1604/9780199263837 UK Release Date 2007-04-19 AU Release Date 2007-04-19 NZ Release Date 2007-04-19 Pages 448 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Clarendon Hume Edition Series Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-04-19 Alternative 9780199596331 Audience Undergraduate Imprint Oxford University Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53301358;

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