Letters Of David Hume To William Strahan

by David Hume

Book Overview

The Letters of David Hume to William Strahan is a collection of personal correspondence between the Scottish philosopher David Hume and his friend and publisher William Strahan. The letters cover a period of over twenty years, from 1751 to 1776, and provide a fascinating insight into Hume's life and work during this time.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Hume's philosophical ideas, his views on politics and society, and his personal life. They also provide an intimate portrait of Hume's relationships with his friends and colleagues, including Adam Smith and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.The editor of the collection, G. Birkbeck Hill, provides detailed annotations and commentary on the letters, placing them in their historical and philosophical context and shedding light on some of the more obscure references and allusions.Overall, The Letters of David Hume to William Strahan is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important philosophers of the Enlightenment era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163297895
• ISBN13: 9781163297896
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"