An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - Hardcover

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a philosophical work written by David Hume in the 18th century. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of human understanding and the limits of knowledge. Hume argues that all knowledge is derived from experience and that there are no innate ideas or concepts. He also explores the concept of causality and argues that it is not a necessary connection between events, but rather a habit of the mind. Additionally, Hume discusses the role of reason and skepticism in the pursuit of knowledge, and the limitations of both. The book is considered a foundational work in the field of epistemology and has had a significant influence on modern philosophy. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a popular choice for both students and scholars of philosophy.Extracted from: Enquiries Concerning the Human Understanding, and Concerning the Principles of Morals, By David Hume. Reprinted from The Posthumous Edition of 1777, and Edited with Introduction, Comparative Tables of Contents, and Analytical Index by L.A. Selby-Bigge, M.A., Late Fellow of University College, Oxford.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.