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David Hume

A Treatise of Human Nature

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1739

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David Hume’s A Treatise of Human Nature is praised for its profound insights into human psychology and epistemology, making significant contributions to philosophy. Critics note its dense and complex prose, which may challenge readers. Nonetheless, its groundbreaking ideas render it a seminal text for students and scholars of philosophy.

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Who Should Read A Treatise of Human Nature?

A reader who enjoys A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume is likely an intellectual with a passion for philosophy and human psychology. Comparable to fans of Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy or Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, they appreciate rigorous analysis of human thought and empirical reasoning.

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18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Psychology
Science / Nature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: Politics & Government
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Period
Age of Enlightenment