Burton, John Hill 1809-1881 creator Hume, David 1711-1776 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume 1" by John Hill Burton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the life, intellectual development, and correspondence of the famed Scottish philosopher David Hume, drawing from original documents including letters and personal papers. The focus of the narrative is to connect Hume's influential ideas and character with biographical details, giving readers insights into both his personal and philosophical journeys. The opening of this volume introduces David Hume's early life, detailing his birth in Edinburgh, his family background, and his education. It illustrates his strong inclination towards literature and philosophy from a young age, revealing the intellectual aspirations that would define his later works. Hume's correspondence also reflects his literary ambitions and struggles, hinting at his subsequent rejection of a legal career in favor of a deeper exploration of philosophical ideas. The narrative establishes an understanding of Hume’s formative years and sets the stage for the exploration of his influential writings that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-05-30 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Michael Zeug, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Hume, David, 1711-1776 Philosophers -- Great Britain -- Biography B Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42843 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42843 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133959.0 42843