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David Hume

David Hume

Born April 26, 1711 · Died August 25, 1776

From Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain · Writes nonfiction

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David Hume (7 May 1711 [26 April O.S.] – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment.

Quotes

  • “The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.”
    On Suicide
  • “Methinks I am like a man, who having struck on many shoals, and having narrowly escap’d shipwreck in passing a small frith, has yet the temerity to put out to sea in the same leaky weather-beaten vessel, and even carries his ambition so far as to think of compassing the globe under these disadvantageous circumstances.”
    A Treatise of Human Nature, Part 4
  • “Art may make a suit of clothes; but nature must produce a man.”
    Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary, Part I
  • “Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.”
    A Treatise of Human Nature, Part 4
  • “A propensity to hope and joy is real riches: One to fear and sorrow, real poverty.”
    Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary, Part I

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Books by David Hume in order

Books by David Hume in the order they were published, from A Treatise of Human Nature (1739) to Insanin Anlama Yetisi Üzerine Bir Sorusturma (2017).

  1. 1A Treatise of Human NatureA Treatise of Human Nature1739
  2. 2An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of MoralsAn Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals1751
  3. 3The History of EnglandThe History of England1754
  4. 4Essays and Treatises on Several SubjectsEssays and Treatises on Several Subjects1758
    What's in it (5)
  5. 5Moral PhilosophyMoral Philosophy2004
  6. 6On SuicideOn Suicide2005
  7. 7Insanin Anlama Yetisi Üzerine Bir SorusturmaInsanin Anlama Yetisi Üzerine Bir Sorusturma2017
  8. 8(Of the) Standard of Taste(Of the) Standard of Taste
  9. 9A Treatise on Human NatureA Treatise on Human Nature
  10. 10An Enquiry Concerning Human UnderstandingAn Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
  11. 11David Hume's Political EssaysDavid Hume's Political Essays
  12. 12Dialogues Concerning Natural ReligionDialogues Concerning Natural Religion
  13. 13Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, the Posthumous EssaysDialogues Concerning Natural Religion, the Posthumous Essays, Of the Immortality of the Soul, and Of Suicide, from An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding of Miracles
  14. 14Essays On Suicide And The Immortality Of The SoulEssays On Suicide And The Immortality Of The Soul
  15. 15Essays, Moral, Political and LiteraryEssays, Moral, Political and Literary
  16. 16Hume on Human Nature and the UnderstandingHume on Human Nature and the Understanding
  17. 17Hume's Ethical WritingsHume's Ethical Writings
  18. 18Hume's Moral and Political PhilosophyHume's Moral and Political Philosophy
  19. 19Hume's Political DiscoursesHume's Political Discourses
  20. 20The Essential David HumeThe Essential David Hume
  21. 21The Life of David HumeThe Life of David Hume
  22. 22The Philosophical Works of David HumeThe Philosophical Works of David Hume
  23. 23The Philosophical Works of David Hume, Including All the EssThe Philosophical Works of David Hume, Including All the Essays, And

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