David Hume
By: Christopher J. Berry.
Series: Major conservative and libertarian thinkers -- v. 3
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780826429803
Subjects: Hume, David, -- 1711-1776; Hume, David, -- 1711-1776 -- Political and social views; Ethics, Modern; Political science -- Philosophy
Description: "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, the importance of custom and habit in establishing rules of just conduct, and the defence of commerce and luxury. The book reveals Hume as an original thinker, whose thought may be understood as a combination of various strands of conservatism, libertarianism and liberalism."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.