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An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals — David Hume

An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

David Hume

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 138 pages

An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is a philosophical essay by David Hume. It examines the foundations of morality, arguing that moral judgments stem from sentiment and human nature rather than reason alone. Its clear prose makes it a valuable listen for those interested in ethics.

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Contents

  1. AN ENQUIRY CONCERNING THE PRINCIPLES OF MORALS
  2. Contents
  3. CONTENTS PAGE
  4. APPENDIX.
  5. AN ENQUIRY CONCERNING THE PRINCIPLES OF MORALS
  6. SECTION I. OF THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MORALS.
  7. SECTION II. OF BENEVOLENCE.
  8. PART I.
  9. PART II.
  10. SECTION III. OF JUSTICE.
  11. PART I.
  12. PART II.
  13. SECTION IV.
  14. SECTION V. WHY UTILITY PLEASES.
  15. PART I.
  16. PART II.
  17. SECTION VI. OF QUALITIES USEFUL TO OURSELVES.
  18. PART I.
  19. PART II.
  20. SECTION VII.
  21. SECTION VIII.
  22. SECTION IX. CONCLUSION.
  23. PART I.
  24. PART II.
  25. APPENDIX I. CONCERNING MORAL SENTIMENT
  26. APPENDIX II. OF SELF-LOVE.
  27. APPENDIX III. SOME FARTHER CONSIDERATIONS WITH REGARD TO JUSTICE.
  28. APPENDIX IV. OF SOME VERBAL DISPUTES.
  29. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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