Publisher's Synopsis
An Enquiry Concerning The Principles Of Morals is a philosophical treatise written by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. The book is a critical examination of the foundations of moral theory, exploring the nature of morality and the principles that underlie ethical decision-making. Hume argues that moral judgments are based on sentiment rather than reason, and that moral principles are not objective but rather subjective and contingent on individual experience and perspective. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part exploring the nature of moral concepts and the second and third parts examining the principles of virtue and justice, respectively. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of moral philosophy and has been influential in shaping contemporary ethical theory.AS the mutual shocks, in SOCIETY, and the oppositions of interest and self-love have constrained mankind to establish the laws of JUSTICE, in order to preserve the advantages of mutual assistance and protection: in like manner, the eternal contrarieties, in COMPANY, of men's pride and self-conceit, have introduced the rules of Good Manners or Politeness, in order to facilitate the intercourse of minds, and an undisturbed commerce and conversation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
