A Treatise of Human Nature

by David Hume

Other authorsP. H. Nidditch (Editor), L. A. Selby-Bigge (Editor)
Paperback, 1978

Genres

Collection

Philosophy

Publication

Oxford University Press (1978), Edition: 2nd, 768 pages

Description

Philosophy. Nonfiction. HTML: A Treatise of Human Nature, first published between 1739 and 1740, is a philosophical text by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. The work contains three books: "Of the Understanding", "Of the Passions" and "Of Morals". Written by Hume when he was 26, it is considered by many to be Hume's best work and one of the most important books in philosophy's history..

Subjects

Awards

The Guardian's 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All-Time (87)
The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written: The History of Thought from Ancient Times to Today (1740)

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1739
1739-1740

Physical description

768 p.; 8.5 inches

ISBN

0198245882 / 9780198245889

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