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.