An enquiry concerning the principles of morals : a critical edition
David Hume (Author), Tom L. Beauchamp (Editor)
An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals, first published in 1751, was the third of David Hume's major philosophical treatises. Hume's aim in this elegant and lucid work was to present in an accessible way his theory of the foundation of morality in human nature, a theory which had developed significantly since he first addressed the subject in A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40). He considered this Enquiry to be 'of all my writings, historical, philosophical, or literary, incomparably the best'
Print Book, English, 1998
Clarendon Press ; Oxford University Press, Oxford, Oxford, 1998
The Clarendon edition of the works of David Hume, [volume 4]
lxxxiii, 308 pages ; 24 cm.
9780198235002, 9780199266333, 0198235003, 0199266336
37721324
Editor's Introduction. Note on the Text. ; David Hume: An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (Text with Annotations). ; Glossary. Editorial Appendix. Biographical Appendix. List of References. Catalogue of Hume's References. Hume's Index. Editor's Index.