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100 1 _aHume, David,
_d1711-1776
245 1 0 _aPhilosophical Works, v. 1 (of 4) :
_bIncluding All the Essays, and Exhibiting the More Important Alterations and Corrections in the Successive Editions Published by the Author
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-22
508 _aProduced by Madelaine Kilsby and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (back online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
520 _a"Philosophical Works, v. 1 (of 4)" by David Hume is a collection of philosophical essays and writings, compiled in the early 19th century. The volume aims to present the essential ideas and changes in Hume's philosophical thought, particularly from the edition published just before his death. It delves into topics such as human understanding, moral principles, and the nature of belief, showcasing Hume's contributions to empirical philosophy and his reflections on human nature and the intellect. At the start of this work, Hume offers a brief autobiography that paints a picture of his early years, literary pursuits, and the challenges he faced in establishing his philosophical career. He recalls his upbringing in Edinburgh and his gravitation toward literature and philosophy, recounting some disappointments with his publications that later turned to success. This personal narrative sets the tone for the philosophical essays to follow, providing insight into Hume's character and his relentless pursuit of knowledge, depicting him as a thinker deeply engaged in the exploration of human nature and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKnowledge, Theory of
653 _aPhilosophy, English -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53791
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