An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

In this highly influential work, Hume sets out his theory of justice and benevolence and the other virtues and argues that morality is founded on the natural feelings or sentiments of humankind. The text printed in this edition is the Clarendon critical edition of Hume's works. Designed especially for students, this volume includes detailed explanatory notes on the text, a glossary of terms, a full list of references, and a section of supplementary readings.

PART 1: INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL

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How to Use this Book

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List of Abbreviations

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Editor's Introduction

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1. Life and Early Publishing History

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2. Hume's General Philosophy

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3. Background Controversies in Moral Philosophy

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4. Hume's Moral Philosophy

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5. The Structure of the Text

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6. Conclusion: Hume's Influence

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The Text Printed in this Edition

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Supplementary Reading

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PART 2: THE TEXT

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An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals

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1. Of the General Principles of Morals

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2. Of Benevolence

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3. Of Justice

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4. Of Political Society

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5. Why Utility Pleases

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6. Of Qualities Useful to Ourselves

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7. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable to Ourselves

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8. Of Qualities Immediately Agreeable to Others

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9. Conclusion

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Appendix 1. Concerning Moral Sentiment

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Appendix 2. Of Self-Love

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Appendix 3. Some Farther Considerations with Regard to Justice

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Appendix 4. Of Some Verbal Disputes

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A Dialogue

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PART 3: SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL

Annotations to the Enquiry

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Glossary

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References

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Index

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