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A Treatise of Human Nature
Also Known As Being an Attempt to Introduce the Experimental Method of Reasoning into Moral Subjects
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A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40) is David Hume's foundational work of empiricism, skepticism and naturalism, applying an experimental method to the study of human psychology. It argues that the passions rather than reason drive behavior, raises the problem of induction, defends a sentimentalist account of morality, and offers a skeptical account of personal identity. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Publication YearPublished across two instalments, 1739-40; 1739 is given as the property's single year. Original Language Classification
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Being an Attempt to Introduce the Experimental Method of Reasoning into Moral Subjects
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The Treatise is a classic statement of philosophical empiricism, scepticism, and naturalism.
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