David Hume: An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals: A Critical Edition b

Description: David Hume: An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals by Tom L. Beauchamp In this Enquiry Hume gives a presentation of his fully developed ethical theory, that is to say his theory of the foundation ofmorality in human nature. Hume scholar Tom Beauchamp presents a text accompanied by introduction, annotation, glossary, biographical sketches, bibliographies, andindexes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description About HumeDavid Hume (1711-1776) is one of the greatest of philosophers. Today he probably ranks highest of all British philosophers in terms of influence and philosophical standing. His philosophical work ranges across morals, the mind, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics; he had broad interests not only in philosophy as it is now conceived but in history, politics, economics, religion, and the arts. He was a master of Englishprose. The Clarendon Hume Edition General Editors: Professor T. L. Beauchamp, Georgetown University, USA, Professor D. F. Norton, McGill University, Canada, and Professor M. A. Stewart,University of Lancaster, EnglandThe Clarendon Hume will include all of his works except his History of England and minor historical writings; it will be the only thorough critical edition, and will provide a far more extensive scholarly treatment than any previous editions. This edition (which has been in preparation since the 1970s) offers authoritative annotation, bibliographical information, and indexes, and draws upon the major advances in textualscholarship that have been made since the publication of earlier editions--advances both in the understanding of editorial principle and practice and in knowledge of the history of Humes own texts.The Edition will comprise: Volumes 1 and 2: A Treatise of Human Nature, edited by D. F. Norton Volume 3: An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding, edited by T. L. Beauchamp Volume 4: An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals, edited by T. L. Beauchamp Volume 5: The Natural History of Religion and the Dissertation on thePassionsVolumes 6 and 7: EssaysVolume 8: Dialogues concerning Natural Religion and other posthumous publications, edited by M. A. Stewart About this workAn Enquiry concerning thePrinciples of Morals was Humes third great philosophical work, first published in 1751. Humes aim in this elegant and lucid work was to present in an accessible way his theory of the foundation of morality in human nature, which had developed significantly since he first addressed the subject in the Treatise of Human Nature (1739/40). He discusses moral psychology; freedom, necessity, and causation; practical reasoning; justice; virtues and other moral qualities. Heconsidered this Enquiry to be of all my writings, historical, philosophical, or literary, incomparably the best. About this volumeThe authoritative version of the text, based upon the 1772edition that was seen through the press by Hume himself, is presented here accurately and clearly. The editors introduction sets the work in its historical context; the annotation and glossary provide information about Humes sources, allusions, citations, and meanings, to help readers towards a full understanding of the text. A biographical appendix identifies the many people mentioned by Hume in the Enquiry. Bibliographies list the works cited by Hume and a selection of thesecondary literature. Humes original index is reproduced, together with a new general index by the editor. Author Biography David Hume is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management, The Scottish Agricultural College, UK. Table of Contents Editors Introduction. Note on the Text.David Hume: An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (Text with Annotations).Glossary. Editorial Appendix. Biographical Appendix. List of References. Catalogue of Humes References. Humes Index. Editors Index. Review `Review from previous edition These new Oxford University Press editions have been meticulously collated from various exatant versions. Each text has an excellent introduction including an overview of Humes thought and an account of his life and times. Even the difficult, and rarely commented-on, chapters on space and time are elucidated. There are also useful notes on the text and glossary. These scholarly new editions are ideally adapted for a wholerange of readers, from beginners to experts.Jane OGrady, Catholic Herald`The edition of the Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals is, in a word, superb ... I am full of admiration for the excellence of its scholarship. If the remaining volumes of the Clarendon Edition of Hume reach the same standard, it will be a veritable jewelDavid Raphael, British Journal of the History of Philosophy Long Description About HumeDavid Hume (1711-1776) is one of the greatest of philosophers. Today he probably ranks highest of all British philosophers in terms of influence and philosophical standing. His philosophical work ranges across morals, the mind, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics; he had broad interests not only in philosophy as it is now conceived but in history, politics, economics, religion, and the arts. He was a master of Englishprose. The Clarendon Hume Edition General Editors: Professor T. L. Beauchamp, Georgetown University, USA, Professor D. F. Norton, McGill University, Canada, and Professor M. A. Stewart, University of Lancaster, EnglandThe Clarendon Hume will include all of hisworks except his History of England and minor historical writings; it will be the only thorough critical edition, and will provide a far more extensive scholarly treatment than any previous editions. This edition (which has been in preparation since the 1970s) offers authoritative annotation, bibliographical information, and indexes, and draws upon the major advances in textual scholarship that have been made since the publication of earlier editions--advances both in theunderstanding of editorial principle and practice and in knowledge of the history of Humes own texts. The Edition will comprise: Volumes 1 and 2: A Treatise of Human Nature, edited by D. F. Norton Volume 3: An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding,edited by T. L. Beauchamp Volume 4: An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals, edited by T. L. Beauchamp Volume 5: The Natural History of Religion and the Dissertation on the PassionsVolumes 6 and 7: EssaysVolume 8: Dialogues concerning Natural Religion and other posthumous publications, edited by M. A. Stewart About thisworkAn Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals was Humes third great philosophical work, first published in 1751. Humes aim in this elegant and lucid work was to present in an accessible way his theory of the foundation of morality in human nature, which had developed significantly since he first addressed the subject in the Treatise ofHuman Nature (1739/40). He discusses moral psychology; freedom, necessity, and causation; practical reasoning; justice; virtues and other moral qualities. He considered this Enquiry to be of all my writings, historical, philosophical, or literary, incomparably the best. About this volumeThe authoritative version of the text, based upon the 1772 edition that was seen through the press by Hume himself, is presented hereaccurately and clearly. The editors introduction sets the work in its historical context; the annotation and glossary provide information about Humes sources, allusions, citations, and meanings, to help readers towards a full understanding of the text. A biographical appendix identifies the many people mentioned by Hume in the Enquiry.Bibliographies list the works cited by Hume and a selection of the secondary literature. Humes original index is reproduced, together with a new general index by the editor. Review Text `Review from previous edition These new Oxford University Press editions have been meticulously collated from various exatant versions. Each text has an excellent introduction including an overview of Humes thought and an account of his life and times. Even the difficult, and rarely commented-on, chapters on space and time are elucidated. There are also useful notes on the text and glossary. These scholarly new editions are ideally adapted for a wholerange of readers, from beginners to experts.Jane OGrady, Catholic Herald`The edition of the Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals is, in a word, superb ... I am full of admiration for the excellence of its scholarship. If the remaining volumes of the Clarendon Edition of Hume reach the same standard, it will be a veritable jewelDavid Raphael, British Journal of the History of Philosophy Review Quote The edition of the Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals is, in a word, superb ... I am full of admiration for the excellence of its scholarship. If the remaining volumes of the Clarendon Edition of Hume reach the same standard, it will be a veritable jewelDavid Raphael, British Journal of the History of Philosophy Feature The definitive edition of a philosophical classicPart of a major new scholarly editionEssential for all who work on Hume Details ISBN0199266336 Language English ISBN-10 0199266336 ISBN-13 9780199266333 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Tom L. Beauchamp Illustrations notes, glossary, references, bibliographies, indexes Short Title ENQUIRY CONCERNING THE PRINCIP Subtitle A Critical Edition Affiliation Department of Philosophy, Georgetown University DOI 10.1604/9780199266333 Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2006-04-06 AU Release Date 2006-04-06 NZ Release Date 2006-04-06 Position Master Qualifications QC Author Tom L. 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