Harris, James A.
Hume: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198849780
- author:
- Harris, James A.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11.2 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
David Hume was a philosopher and historian who challenged traditional notions of reason and progress. His ideas on human nature, morality, politics, and religion continue to resonate in today's world. Hume's thought is often characterised as sceptical, questioning the reach and authority of human rationality. Instead, he focused on the complex interplay between passions and commercial life, arguing that this was central to understanding human nature. This Very Short Introduction presents a balanced account of Hume's work, exploring his ideas in their historical context. James A. Harris provides a compelling picture of a thinker who had no disciples but whose influence is still felt today.
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