An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

"An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" is a seminal philosophical work by the Scottish philosopher David Hume, first published in 1748. In this influential treatise, Hume examines the nature and limits of human knowledge, exploring topics such as causation, induction, and scepticism. Drawing on empirical observations and rigorous reasoning, Hume argues against the existence of innate ideas and principles, asserting that all knowledge is ultimately derived from sensory experience. He challenges traditional notions of causality, suggesting that our belief in cause-and-effect relationships is based on habit rather than rational necessity. Through clear and accessible prose, "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" offers readers profound insights into the foundations of human cognition and the nature of reality.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0199549907
• EAN: 9780199549900
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Pub Date: October 15, 2008
• Physical Info: 1.45 cms H x 19.46 cms L x 16.0 cms W (0.21 kgs), 304 pages