David Hume

by Christopher J. Berry

Book Overview

In this compelling and accessible account of the life and thought of the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), Professor Christopher J. Berry of the University of Glasgow argues that the belief in the uniformity of human nature was at the heart of Hume's thought. In this volume, Berry introduces classic 'Humean' themes including the evolution of social institutions as an unintended consequence of the pursuit of self-interest,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144113123X
• ISBN13: 9781441131232
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"