An Apology For The Life And Writings Of David Hume, With A Parallel Between Him And The Late Lord Chesterfield (1777)

By Mr. Pratt

Book Overview

""An Apology for the Life and Writings of David Hume, with a Parallel between Him and the Late Lord Chesterfield"" is a book written by Mr. Pratt and published in 1777. The book is a defense of the life and writings of the Scottish philosopher David Hume, who was controversial during his time due to his skeptical views on religion and morality. The book also draws a comparison between Hume and the late Lord Chesterfield, a politician and writer who was known for his wit and charm. The author argues that both Hume and Chesterfield were misunderstood by their contemporaries and that their contributions to literature and philosophy should be celebrated. The book provides a detailed account of Hume's life and works, including his influential treatises on human nature and his controversial essay on miracles. Overall, ""An Apology for the Life and Writings of David Hume"" is a fascinating exploration of the life and legacy of one of the most important thinkers of the Enlightenment era.To Which Is Added An Address To One Of The People Called Christians: By Way Of Reply To His Letter To Adam Smith.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116401059X
• ISBN13: 9781164010593
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"