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21. Shooter by David Hume Kennerly | |
Hardcover: 269
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(1979-10)
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I guess you had to be there.
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22. An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals by David Hume | |
Paperback: 96
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(2010-09-22)
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Reason is the slave of the passions
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Of Two Minds
A Humane and Optimistic Account of Morality Hume's basic argument for the conclusion that morality is based on human sentiment is that the essential practicality of morality requires us to understand its basis in this way.Morality is about action, and neither reasoning nor ordinary empirical inquiry can be the source of our moral thinking since they are impotent to prompt us to action.Reason does not motivate, and our moral judgments, concerns, sentiments are intimately connected to motivation.Nor does recognition of the empirical facts motivate all on its own.Motivation always requires the existence of certain conative states in addition to the relevant beliefs arrived at through reason and empirical inquiry.So, in order to account for the practicality of morality (i.e. for the connection between morality and motivation), we need something to make us care about moral goodness and badness; and that something is to be found within the emotional part of our nature. But, importantly, Hume doesn't think this is indicative of some problem with morality, and so he doesn't understand himself to be undermining ordinary morality.His aim is to expose the groundless pretensions of reason in order to make room for a wholly naturalistic account morality; it's not to show that morality doesn't have a firm basis.For he does not think that morality would ideally be based on reason and empirical evidence rather than sentiment.Rather, he thinks there is a sort of philosophical overreaching involved in trying to base morality on reason or empirical evidence as opposed to sentiment. So far, so good.But what is the relevant sentiment? According to Hume, it is a general sort of benevolence, of concern for others.At least where our own interests do not intrude on this feeling, we can take pleasure in the pleasure of others and we can be disturbed and pained by their pains and difficulties.Our possessing such a feeling does not mean that we'll always set aside our own interest in the interest of others; nor does it mean that we are not largely self-interested.It does, however, mean that we're not wholly self-interested, as we are motivated to do (and not do) certain things even when they do not affect our own interests and desires.Such a feeling, Hume argues, must be the basis for the sort of general and unselfish concern for welfare of others that morality requires of us.And since this sentiment is a common component of human nature, it provides morality with a non-parochial basis.The moral point of view, Hume argues, is one we take up when our sentiments and feelings about people and actions are based on a shared perspective based in human nature.And since we share similar sentiments and sensibilities in virtue of our shared nature, morality possesses a sort of intersubjectivity. But what inspires these sentiments, and how exactly do they translate into moral judgments?Morality, Hume argues, is based on sentiments of approbation and disapprobation that are prompted by a recognition of the connection between human actions, dispositions, etc. and what is in the best interest of oneself and of mankind in general.What we take to be virtues, Hume argues, are those dispositions that lead a person to perform actions tending to promote his own happiness and the happiness of others, whereas vices are dispositions that do the opposite.And this allows us to see the source of Hume's optimism.For it is his view that being moral is in our own interest, and in the interest of others.The morally good person is one whose actions are for the good of himself and for the good of others, and this is why we approve of such people.This is why we find them pleasant, why we enjoy their company, and why we think it's a good thing to be virtuous.So this is anything but a dark, self-denying account of morality and our moral obligations.Morality is not a set of chains holding us back from realizing ourselves, from expressing our true nature.Given what our nature is actually like, Hume claims, there is no need to understand morality as involving self-abnegation for nothing more than self-abnegation's sake. If I had to recommend a single book in moral philosophy to the general reader, I suppose it would be this one.There may be greater works of moral philosophy--Kant's works and Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics, for instance--but those are works for the philosopher and this is a book for everyone.It's wise, accessible, inspiring, beautifully written, occasionally quite funny, and largely convincing. ... Read more |
23. The Great Infidel: A Life of David Hume by Roderick Graham | |
Paperback: 448
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(2006-07-03)
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Hume deserves better |
24. Works of David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, The Natural ... Concerning Natural Religion(mobi) by David Hume | |
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(2008-12-11)
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Editorial Review Product Description This is an electronic edition of the complete essays complemented by author biography. This book features the table of contents linked to every book, part, chapter and footnote. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the Kindle, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including the Kindle, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. Table of Contents A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40) More e-Books from MobileReference - Best Books. Best Price. Best Search and Navigation (TM) All fiction books are only $0.99. All collections are only $5.99 Search for any title: enter mobi (shortened MobileReference) and a keyword; for example: mobi Shakespeare Literary Classics: Over 10,000 complete works by Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Dickens, Tolstoy, and other authors. All books feature hyperlinked table of contents, footnotes, and author biography. Books are also available as collections, organized by an author. Collections simplify book access through categorical, alphabetical, and chronological indexes. They offer lower price, convenience of one-time download, and reduce clutter of titles in your digital library. Religion: The Illustrated King James Bible, American Standard Bible, World English Bible (Modern Translation), Mormon Church's Sacred Texts Philosophy: Rousseau, Spinoza, Plato, Aristotle, Marx, Engels Travel Guides and Phrasebooks for All Major Cities: New York, Paris, London, Rome, Venice, Prague, Beijing, Greece Medical Study Guides: Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Abbreviations and Terminology, Human Nervous System, Biochemistry College Study Guides: FREE Weight and Measures, Physics, Math, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Statistics, Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Mythology History: Art History, American Presidents, U.S. History, Encyclopedias of Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt Health: Acupressure Guide, First Aid Guide, Art of Love, Cookbook, Cocktails, Astrology Reference: The World's Biggest Mobile Encyclopedia; CIA World Factbook, Illustrated Encyclopedias of Birds, Mammals Customer Reviews (1)
Highly entertaining corpus of essays |
25. The Natural History Of Religion by David Hume | |
Hardcover: 50
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(2010-05-23)
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The Natural History of Religion
Important Complement to the Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion |
26. The Philosophy of David Hume: With a New Introduction by Don Garrett by Norman Kemp Smith, Don Garrett | |
Paperback: 608
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(2005-04-02)
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I recommend
Foundation for modern Hume studies
First-Rate Commentary |
27. Writings on Economics by David Hume | |
Paperback: 335
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(2007-06-30)
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28. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. - From Charles I. to Cromwell by David Hume | |
Paperback: 428
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29. The Secret Connexion: Causation, Realism, and David Hume (Clarendon Paperbacks) by Galen Strawson | |
Paperback: 312
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(1992-08-27)
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30. Extraordinary Circumstances: The Presidency of Gerald R. Ford by David Hume Kennerly, Richard Norton Smith | |
Hardcover: 232
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(2007-10-01)
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A True Insiders View
The best Presidential photo-biography I've ever seen - stunning!
Shows How Special President Ford Was
One of the best
This book should get a Pulizer!! |
31. David Hume: A Treatise of Human Nature Volume 2: Editorial Material (Clarendon Hume Edition Series) | |
Hardcover: 624
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(2007-06-14)
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Reason is the slave of the passions |
32. Essays: Moral, Political, and Literary, Volume 1 by David Hume, Thomas Hill Green, Thomas Hodge Grose | |
Paperback: 518
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(2010-03-08)
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33. David Hume: A Dissertation on the Passions; The Natural History of Religion (The Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume) | |
Paperback: 456
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(2009-11-09)
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34. The Cambridge Companion to Hume (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy) | |
Paperback: 576
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(2008-12-08)
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Editorial Review Product Description The contributors to the Companion are among the most respectedcontemporary Hume scholars; their essays are uniformly clear andaccessible. Robert J. Fogelin's article on Hume's skepticism, KnudHaakonssen's article on Hume's political theory, and J.C.A. Gaskin'sarticle on Hume's philosophy of religion are particularly worthwhile,as is the substantial bibliography. Although the Companion isnot aimed at the specialist, neither is it for the philosophicalnovice--still, anyone interested in Hume's life and work would benefitfrom perusing it. --Glenn Branch Customer Reviews (5)
Amazon's Review...Funny Error
Good introduction to Hume
Excellent Compendium
A Small Correction I only wish to comment on the advertising blurb.I believe that it was Hume's aunt (or great-aunt) who is credited with this quote and what she actually said was that little Davie was "uncommon wake-minded" (meaning unusually bright and curious) not "weak-minded".It is also quite clear that she did not approve of this trait in the young Hume.Many others will no doubt agree with her about this, but certainly no one will think that he was in any way weak-minded.
A General Introduction to Hume's Philosophy |
35. Essays, moral, political and literary by David Hume | |
Paperback: 630
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Don't Buy This Edition
Nice Collection. Wish I could read it!
The Superior Edition
A valuable addition to Hume's "Treatise" and his "Enquiries" |
36. On Suicide (Penguin Great Ideas) by David Hume | |
Paperback: 128
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(2005-08-25)
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37. Knowledge, Reason, and Taste: Kant's Response to Hume by Paul Guyer | |
Hardcover: 288
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(2008-01-03)
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38. A Treatise Of Human Nature - Volumes I And II by David Hume | |
Paperback: 460
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(2009-07-05)
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Reason is the slave of the passions |
39. Hume: Political Essays (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) by David Hume | |
Paperback: 416
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(1994-08-26)
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40. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. - From Henry VII. to Mary by David Hume | |
Paperback: 352
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(2010-07-12)
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