num_pages: 304
description: In this highly influential work, Hume sets out his theory of justice and benevolence and the other virtues and argues that morality is founded on the natural feelings or sentiments of humankind. The text printed in this edition is the Clarendon critical edition of Hume's works. Designed especially for students, this volume includes detailed explanatory notes on the text, a glossary of terms, a full list of references, and a section of supplementary readings.
language: English
title: An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals
titlecomplete: An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals (Philosophical Texts)
genres: Theory, Politics, Philosophy, Psychology, Nonfiction, School, 18th Century, Classics, Economics, Empiricism
ratings_count: 5915
publisher: Oxford University Press