An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789371415644)

One of the most influential works in Western philosophy, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is David Hume's brilliant attempt to define the limits and powers of human reason. In clear and elegant prose, Hume confronts the assumptions that underlie our beliefs, casting a skeptical eye on everything from cause and effect to miracles and the nature of knowledge itself. Challenging the dogmas of both religion and rationalism, Hume proposes a revolutionary approach to human thought-one grounded in observation, experience, and empirical evidence. His arguments not only shaped the course of Enlightenment thinking but also laid the foundation for modern philosophy, cognitive science, and the philosophy of science. Whether exploring the fallibility of human perception or the origins of belief, Hume compels us to reconsider how we know what we think we know. An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding remains a timeless and essential text for anyone seeking to understand the workings of the mind and the boundaries of reason.

Author: David Hume
ISBN-10: 9371415649
ISBN-13: 9789371415644
Publisher: Pharos Books Private Limited
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2025
Pages: 158
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d