Hume, David 1711-1776 creator Bennett, Hannaford 1867-1946 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Essays by David Hume" is a two-volume collection published in 1758. This compilation brings together Hume's explorations of political theory, aesthetics, and economic thought. Part I examines government, liberty, taste, and human nature through moral and political lenses. Part II delves into commerce, trade, money, and taxes. Together, these essays showcase one of the Enlightenment's most influential thinkers grappling with questions about society, art, and economics that remain relevant today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Biographical introduction -- Of the delicacy of taste and passion -- Of the liberty of the press -- That politics may be reduced to a science -- Of the first principles of government -- Of the origin of government -- Of the independency of Parliament -- Whether the British government inclines more to absolute monarchy or to a republic -- Of parties in general -- Of the parties of Great Britain -- Of superstition and enthusiasm -- Of the dignity or meanness of human nature -- Of civil liberty -- Of eloquence. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays,_Moral,_Political,_and_Literary Release date is 2011-05-17 Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe Original publication data not identified Philosophy Political science B Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36120 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36120 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133826.0 36120