Finlay, Christopher

Hume's social philosophy : human nature and commercial sociability in A treatise of human nature / Christopher J. Finlay. - 1 online resource (213 pages). - Continuum studies in British philosophy . - Continuum studies in British philosophy. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages [158]-198) and index.

Introduction -- Hume's social contexts -- Philosophy in civil society -- Understanding 'life and action' -- Pride and esteem -- Sympathy, sociability and esteem : Hume's account of social relations -- Morality, justice, and government -- Hume's theory of civil society.

9781441137579 (e-book)


Hume, David, 1711-1776. Treatise of human nature.


Knowledge, Theory of.
Emotions (Philosophy)
Ethics.
Social psychology.


Electronic books.

B1489 / .F56 2007

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