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A treatise of human nature
Book • 1739
In this influential work, Hume seeks to establish a 'science of man' by applying the experimental method of reasoning, inspired by Isaac Newton's achievements in the physical sciences.
The treatise is divided into three books: 'Of the Understanding', 'Of the Passions', and 'Of Morals'.
Hume argues that human behavior is driven by passions rather than reason, introduces the problem of induction, and defends a sentimentalist account of morality.
He also discusses personal identity and free will from a sceptical and compatibilist perspective.
The treatise is divided into three books: 'Of the Understanding', 'Of the Passions', and 'Of Morals'.
Hume argues that human behavior is driven by passions rather than reason, introduces the problem of induction, and defends a sentimentalist account of morality.
He also discusses personal identity and free will from a sceptical and compatibilist perspective.
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