Essays
by David Hume
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Essays by David Hume" is a two-volume collection published in 1758. This compilation brings together Hume's explorations of political theory, aesthetics, and economic thought. Part I examines government, liberty, taste, and human nature through moral and political lenses. Part II delves into commerce, trade, money, and taxes. Together, these essays showcase one of the Enlightenment's most influential thinkers grappling with questions about society, art, and economics that remain relevant today.
- Philosophy
- Political science
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #36120. Essays on Wikipedia.
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