{"product_id":"a-treatise-of-human-nature-oxford-philosophical-texts","title":"A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOxford Philosophical Texts\u003c\/em\u003e | David Hume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Hume's comprehensive attempt to base philosophy on a new, observationally grounded study of human nature is one of the most important texts in Western philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the focal point of current attempts to understand 18th-century philosophy \u003cem\u003eThe Treatise\u003c\/em\u003e first explains how we form such concepts as cause and effect, external existence, and personal identity, and how we create compelling but unverifiable beliefs in the entities represented by these concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then offers a novel account of the passions, explains freedom and necessity as they apply to human choices and actions, and concludes with a detailed explanation of how we distinguish between virtue and vice. The volume features Hume's own abstract of the \u003cem\u003eTreatise\u003c\/em\u003e, a substantial introduction that explains the aims of the Treatise as a whole and of each of its ten parts, a comprehensive index, and suggestions for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book Series: Oxford Philosophical Texts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford Philosophical Texts series consists of truly practical and accessible guides to major philosophical texts in the history of philosophy from the ancient world up to modern times. Each book opens with a comprehensive introduction by a leading specialist which covers the philosopher's life, work, and influence. Endnotes, a full bibliography, guides to further reading, and an index are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series aims to build a definitive corpus of key texts in the Western philosophical tradition, forming a reliable and enduring resource for students and teachers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50280765129019,"sku":"0198751729","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/20603423482258.jpg?v=1746812315","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/a-treatise-of-human-nature-oxford-philosophical-texts","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}