Enquiries Concerning Human Understanding and Concerning the Principles of Morals (original 1777; edition 1975)

by David Hume (Author)

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: Oxford, The Clarendon press; Publication date: 1902; Subjects: Knowledge, Theory of; Ethics; Philosophy, Modern; Philosophy / Epistemology; Philosophy / Ethics… (more)

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Title:	Enquiries Concerning Human Understanding and Concerning the Principles of Morals
Authors:	David Hume (Author)
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Nidditch, P. H.	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Selby-Bigge, L. A.	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals by David Hume

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Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

An enquiry concerning human understanding

An enquiry concerning the principles of morals

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1777

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Hume, David, 1711-1776

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Moral philosophy, or the science of human nature, may be treated after two different manners; each of which has its particular merit, and may contribute to the entertainment, instruction, and reformation of mankind.

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: Oxford, The Clarendon press; Publication date: 1902; Subjects: Knowledge, Theory of; Ethics; Philosophy, Modern; Philosophy / Epistemology; Philosophy / Ethics

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