An Enquiry Concerning The Principles Of Morals (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162652689)

""An Enquiry Concerning The Principles Of Morals"" is a philosophical treatise written by David Hume in which he explores the nature of morality and ethics. The book is divided into three parts, each of which deals with a different aspect of moral philosophy. In the first part, Hume argues that moral judgments are based on sentiment rather than reason, and that moral principles are not derived from reason alone. He also explores the concept of moral virtue and argues that it is a product of social norms and conventions. In the second part, Hume examines the role of justice in society and argues that it is necessary for the maintenance of social order. He also explores the concept of property rights and the relationship between justice and utility. In the final part, Hume discusses the relationship between morality and religion, arguing that moral principles do not depend on religious belief. Overall, ""An Enquiry Concerning The Principles Of Morals"" is a seminal work in the field of moral philosophy and continues to be widely studied and debated today.AS the mutual shocks, in SOCIETY, and the oppositions of interest and self-love have constrained mankind to establish the laws of JUSTICE, in order to preserve the advantages of mutual assistance and protection: in like manner, the eternal contrarieties, in COMPANY, of men's pride and self-conceit, have introduced the rules of Good Manners or Politeness, in order to facilitate the intercourse of minds, and an undisturbed commerce and conversation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David Hume
ISBN-10: 1162652683
ISBN-13: 9781162652689
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.24d