The Great Guide: What David Hume Can Teach Us about Being Human and Living Well

by Julian Baggini

Book Overview

Invaluable wisdom on living a good life from one of the Enlightenment's greatest philosophers

David Hume (1711-1776) is perhaps best known for his ideas about cause and effect and his criticisms of religion, but he is rarely thought of as a philosopher with practical wisdom to offer. Yet Hume's philosophy is grounded in an honest assessment of nature--human nature in particular. The Great Guide is an engaging and eye-opening...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691205434
• ISBN13: 9780691205434
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.8"