Bücher der Reihe Clarendon Hume Edition Series

This text introduces David Hume's philosophy to a European culture. It presents challenging views about the limited powers of human understanding, the attractions of scepticism, the compatibility of free will and determinism, and weaknesses in the foundations of religion.

Tom Beauchamp presents the definitive scholarly edition of two famous works by David Hume, both originally published in 1757. In A Dissertation on the Passions Hume sets out his original view of the nature and central role of passion and emotion. The Natural History of Religion is a landmark work in the study of religion as a natural phenomenon.

Focuses on David Hume's "Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals". An introduction sets the work in its historical context, the annotation and glossary provide information about Hume's sources, allusions, citations, and meanings, to help readers towards an understanding of the text.

David Hume (1711-1776) is one of the greatest of philosophers. He probably ranks highest of all British philosophers in terms of influence and philosophical standing. This book focuses on David Hume's "Enquiry concerning Human Understanding".