"Hay aquí, así pues, un incentivo suficiente para mantener con el mayor celo, en todo Estado libre, las formas e instituciones que garantizan la libertad, respetan el bien común y restringen y castigan la avaricia y la ambicion de determinados hombres. Nada honra mas a la naturaleza humana que considerarla susceptible de tan noble pasion, y nada indica en un hombre la mezquindad de corazon tanto como verle carente de ella. Quien no ama mas que a si mismo, sin consideracion para la amistad o el merito, se hace merecedor de la critica mas severa, y quien solo es propicio a la amistad, sin estar dotado de espiritu publico, o carece de consideracion hacia la comunidad, es deficiente en la parte mas material de la virtud".
This E-Book impressively describes the history of England from the invasion of Julius Csar to the end of the reign of James the Second.The History of England (175461) is David Humes great work on the history of England, which he wrote in instalments while he was librarian to the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh. It was published in six volumes in 1754, 1756, 1759, and 1761. The first publication of his History was greeted with outrage by all political factions, but it became a best-seller, finally giving him the financial independence he had long sought. Both the British Library and the Cambridge University Library, as well as Humes own library, still list him as "David Hume, the historian." Humes History spanned "from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688" and went through over 100 editions. Many considered it the standard history of England in its day.
David Hume or David Home was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, who is best known today for his highly influential system of radical philosophical empiricism, skepticism, and
My design in the present work is sufficiently explained in the Introduction. The reader must only observe, that all the subjects I have there planned out to myself, are not treated of in these two volumes. The subjects of the Understanding and Passions make a compleat chain of reasoning by themselves; and I was willing to take advantage of this natural division, in order to try the taste of the public. If I have the good fortune to meet with success, I shall proceed to the examination of Morals, Politics, and Criticism; which will compleat this Treatise of Human Nature. The approbation of the public I consider as the greatest reward of my labours; but am determined to regard its judgment, whatever it be, as my best instruction. - The author
Conjunto de ensayos de David Hume en torno a la moral y a otros temas de discusión filosófica de gran relevancia en su época. Estos estudios, reunidos por primera vez en castellano, posibilitan una toma de contacto con un Hume mas directo, quizas mas desconocido, pero absolutamente vigente en nuestros dias.
Este volumen reúne dos escritos. Mi vida, redactada cuatro meses antes de su muerte, es a la vez una ejemplar autobiografía y un apasionado manifiesto; la brevedad del texto se justifica por un estricto criterio de seleccion, dirigido a suprimir lo superfluo en aras de lo necesario, y Cartas de un caballero a su amigo de Edimburgo -en la que se contienen algunas observaciones sobre un Ex-tracto de los Principios que se refieren a la Religion y a la Moral.
MI VIDA CARTA DE UN CABALLERO A SU AMIGO EN EDIMBURGO TRATADO DE LA NATURALEZA HUMANA RESUMEN DEL "TRATADO DE LA NATURALEZA HUMANA" DISERTACIÓN SOBRE LAS PASIONES ENSAYOS MORALES SELECTOS DIÇLOGOS SO
All the perceptions of the human mind resolve themselves into two distinct kinds, which I shall call IMPRESSIONS and IDEAS. The difference betwixt these consists in the degrees of force and liveliness, with which they strike upon the mind, and make their way into our thought or consciousness. Those perceptions, which enter with most force and violence, we may name impressions: and under this name I comprehend all our sensations, passions and emotions, as they make their first appearance in the soul. By ideas I mean the faint images of these in thinking and reasoning; such as, for instance, are all the perceptions excited by the present discourse, excepting only those which arise from the sight and touch, and excepting the immediate pleasure or uneasiness it may occasion.
O Sr. Hume possui um sentimento delicado, um pensamento de feitio original, uma linguagem perspícua, não raro elegante, qualidades que não poderiam deixar de recomendar seus escritos a todo leitor de
Hume escribió el «Tratado de la naturaleza humana» con poco más de veinte años. Más adelante reconoció en su biografía (LB 1075) que la falta de éxito de la obra se había debido, no tanto a la debili
In "The Essence of Humes Philosophy," David Hume presents a compelling exploration of human understanding and moral philosophy, elucidating the intricacies of empiricism and skepticism that define his thought. The book meticulously navigates through Humes distinctive stylemarked by clarity, wit, and a conversational tonewhile situating his ideas within the broader context of Enlightenment philosophy. Humes reflections on causality, perception, and the self challenge readers to reconsider established notions, weaving together a rich tapestry of metaphysical inquiry and ethical deliberation that continues to resonate in contemporary discussions. David Hume (1711-1776) was a towering figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, known for his profound influence on philosophy, history, and the natural sciences. His formative experiences in Edinburgh and his immersion in debates surrounding empiricism and rationalism significantly shaped his philosophical inquiries. Humes freethinking spirit and dedication to challenging dogma have fueled his enduring legacy, as he sought to reconcile human experience with intellectual rigor. "The Essence of Humes Philosophy" is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of reason and human emotion. Humes work not only enriches our understanding of philosophical thought but also offers valuable insights into our own moral and cognitive frameworks. This book invites readers to reflect deeply on humanitys place within the unfolding tapestry of knowledge and belief.
