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Author : David Hume
Release : 1907
Genre : Conduct of life
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Book Synopsis An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals by : David Hume
Download or read book An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals written by David Hume. This book was released on 1907. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. Brand
Release : 2001-11-30
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis Hume’s Theory of Moral Judgment by : W. Brand
Download or read book Hume’s Theory of Moral Judgment written by W. Brand. This book was released on 2001-11-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study offers an overall interpretation of Hume's Treatise of Human Nature. I have emphasized throughout the dialectic between associationism and a theory of critical judgment - the "combat" of Book I -which con tinues in Books II and III and with no apparent winner. A theory of critical judgment is fIrst worked out in Book I under what Hume calls "general rules." The theory explains how unreasonable judgments may be made reasonable and is made use of again in Book III to correct partial evalua tions. Two sorts of general rules compete for prescriptive claims and two sides of human nature, the untutored and the more cultivated and reflective, contribute to science and morality. of David Hume by Annette Baier I was fIrst introduced to the philosophy when she conducted a seminar on the Treatise at the Graduate Center of The City University of New York. Much of the enthusiasm I have sustained for Hume has been due to the teachings of Professor Baier and to the conversations I have had with her. I have profIted from the encouragement and suggestions of Nicholas Capaldi just prior to beginning the work. Charles Landesman, Martin Tamny, and Stephan Baumrin read earlier versions of the manuscript and offered many constructive criticisms. Joram Haber was readily available to hear out my ideas. I am grateful to my wife, Marianne, and children, Anna and Aaron, for their patience and support throughout the project.
Author : Sophie Botros
Release : 2006-04-18
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 178/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Hume, Reason and Morality by : Sophie Botros
Download or read book Hume, Reason and Morality written by Sophie Botros. This book was released on 2006-04-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering an important theme in Humean studies, this book focuses on Hume's hugely influential attempt in book three of his Treatise of Human Nature to derive the conclusion that morality is a matter of feeling, not reason, from its link with action. Claiming that Hume's argument contains a fundamental contradiction that has gone unnoticed in modern debate, this fascinating volume contains a refreshing combination of historical-scholarly work and contemporary analysis that seeks to expose this contradiction and therefore provide a significant contribution to current scholarship in the area. Sophie Botros begins by pointing out that a contradiction concerning whether reason can influence action, or is wholly powerless, occurs in the intermediary premiss. She then moves on to draw out the consequences for recent meta-ethics of the failure to acknowledge this contradiction. Finally, highlighting the root of the argument's power in an article of naturalistic dogma, she suggests how it may be possible to restore to our moral concepts their traditional and integral link with both truth and motivation. A significant and thought-provoking addition to this popular field of study, Hume, Reason and Morality is undoubtedly an important resource for moral philosophers interested in meta-ethics and practical reason, as well as Humean scholars.
Author : John Bricke
Release : 2000
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Rating : 111/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mind and Morality by : John Bricke
Download or read book Mind and Morality written by John Bricke. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This work is essential for the philosophical assessment of Hume's contributions to our understanding of what moral agency is....It is written in a manner that is constantly sensitive to the philosophical perplexities that lie in wai for each position that the author, and Hume, considers, and it demonstrates, if anyone still needs this, just how resourceful Hume's moral theory is, even when judged in the light of our contemporary debates."--Ethics
Author : J.L. Mackie
Release : 2003-09-02
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis Hume's Moral Theory by : J.L. Mackie
Download or read book Hume's Moral Theory written by J.L. Mackie. This book was released on 2003-09-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1980. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
