Electronic Enlightenment Biographical Dictionary
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Name : David Hume
Dates : born 1711–died 1776
Nationality : Scottish
Occupation : author; historian; philosopher
Correspondents include : William Strahan; Adam Smith; Richard Davenport
Current document count : 917 written; 253 received . . . .
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- An abstract of a book lately published; entituled, A treatise of human nature, &c. Wherein the chief argument of that book is farther illustrated and explained
- The beauties of Hume and Bolingbroke
- A concise and genuine account of the dispute between Mr. Hume and Mr. Rousseau: with the letters that passed between them during their controversy. As also, the letters of the Hon. Mr. Walpole, and Mr. D'Alambert, ... Translated from the French
- Dialogues concerning natural religion: By David Hume, Esq;.
- An enquiry concerning the principles of morals: By David Hume, Esq;.
- Essays on suicide, and the immortality of the soul: ascribed to the late David Hume, Esq. Never before published. With remarks, intended as an antidote to the poison contained in these performances, by the editor. To which is added, two letters on suicide, from Rosseau's [sic] Eloisa.
- Essays, moral and political
- Four dissertations. I. The natural history of religion. II. Of the passions. III. Of tragedy. IV. Of the standard of taste. By David Hume, esq
- The history of England: from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the accession of Henry VII. ... By David Hume, Esq. [pt.1]
- The history of England: under the House of Tudor. ... By David Hume, Esq; In two volumes. ... [pt.1]
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