Aesthetics and Morals in the Philosophy of David Hume

by Timothy M. Costelloe

Book Overview

The book has two aims. First, to examine the extent and significance of the connection between Hume's aesthetics and his moral philosophy; and, second, to consider how, in light of the connection, his moral philosophy answers central questions in ethics.

The first aim is realized in chapters 1-4. Chapter 1 examines Hume's essay "Of the Standard of Taste" to understand his search for a "standard" and how this affects the scope of his aesthetics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415802989
• ISBN13: 9780415802987
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"