The Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume: Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary, Vol. 1

This is the first critical edition ever produced of Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary by David Hume, who is widely widely considered to be the most important British philosopher and an author celebrated for his moral, political, historical, and literary works. The editors' Introduction is primarily historical and written for advanced students and scholars from many disciplines. It is neither an orientation to Hume's philosophy nor an introduction aimed at philosophers. It is not an attempt to interpret Hume's text, but rather discusses the genesis, revision, and reception of the essays, which went into many editions at the author's hand. The annotations provide information about Hume' s sources, allusions, and citations, as well as background facts0pertinent to an informed reading of the essays. The primary goal is to aid readers in their interpretations of the text. This edition also includes a detailed commentary on Hume's essay 'On the Populousness of Ancient Nations', which will be of special interest to ancient historians.0The two volumes present a full critical edition, in every respect. They assemble a massive amount of historical and textual information never previously published. The editorial apparatus is comprehensive and includes extensive historical and bibliographical detail. The Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume as a whole is on the cutting-edge of editorial work in the history of great works in the eighteenth century.0This edition will quickly become a necessary addition to the library of any scholar who works on David Hume's Essays. Copyright Preface and Acknowledgements Contents of Volume 1 Contents of Volume 2 Abbreviations and Short Titles A Chronological Table of Hume's Lifetime A Table of the Editions of Hume's Essays from 1741 to 1777 A Note on the Texts Withdrawn Essays Last Published in 1742 1 Of Essay‐Writing 2 Of Moral Prejudices 3 Of the Middle Station of Life 4 A Character of Sir Robert Walpole Withdrawn Essays Last Published between 1760 and 1768 1 Of Impudence and Modesty 2 Of Love and Marriage 3 Of the Study of History 4 Of Avarice Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary — Part 1 1 Of the Delicacy of Taste and Passion 2 Of the Liberty of the Press 3 That Politics may be reduced to a Science 4 Of the First Principles of Government 5 Of the Origin of Government 6 Of the Independency of Parliament 7 Whether the British Government inclines more to Absolute Monarchy, or to a Republic 8 Of Parties in General 9 Of the Parties of Great Britain 10 Of Superstition and Enthusiasm 11 Of the Dignity or Meanness of Human Nature 12 Of Civil Liberty 13 Of Eloquence 14 Of the Rise and Progress of the Arts and Sciences 15 The Epicurean 16 The Stoic 17 The Platonist 18 The Sceptic 19 Of Polygamy and Divorces 20 Of Simplicity and Refinement in Writing 21 Of National Characters 22 Of Tragedy 23 Of the Standard of Taste Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary — Part 2 1 Of Commerce 2 Of Refinement in the Arts 3 Of Money 4 Of Interest 5 Of the Balance of Trade 6 Of the Jealousy of Trade 7 Of the Balance of Power 8 Of Taxes 9 Of Public Credit 10 Of Some Remarkable Customs 11 Of the Populousness of Ancient Nations 12 Of the Original Contract 13 Of Passive Obedience 14 Of the Coalition of Parties 15 Of the Protestant Succession 16 Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth The Index to Hume's Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects A History of Hume’s Essays 1. Hume’s Early Life and Aspirations 2. A History of the Editions 3. Printers, Booksellers, and Intellectual Property 4. Hume’s Instruction for an Addition to the 1777 ETSS A Bibliographical Schema of the Editions European Book Translations of the Essays Editorial Appendix of Emendations and Substantive Variants Appendix 1: The ‘Scotticisms’ Insert in Political Discourses Bibliographical Description A Note on the Text Appendix 2: The Dedication ‘To the Reverend Mr. Hume’ in Four Dissertations Annotations Text and Collation Appendix 3: Facsimile Reproductions 1. A Manuscript Fragment of ‘Populousness of Ancient Nations’ 2. Title-Pages of Hume’s Essays (1741, 1752, 1757, 1772) 3. An Advertisement of the 1741 Essays, Moral and Political 4. The Craftsman’s Appropriation of ‘British Government’ 5. ‘Queries and Answers relating to Sir Robert Walpole’s Character’ 6. The Engraved Portrait of Hume in Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects (1768) This is the first critical edition ever produced of Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary by David Hume, who is widely widely considered to be the most important British philosopher and an author celebrated for his moral, political, historical, and literary works. The editors' Introduction is primarily historical and written for advanced students and scholars from many disciplines. It is neither an orientation to Hume's philosophy nor an introduction aimed at philosophers. It is not an attempt to interpret Hume's text, but rather discusses the genesis, revision, and reception of the essays, which went into many editions at the author's hand. The annotations provide information about Hume' s sources, allusions, and citations, as well as background facts0pertinent to an informed reading of the essays. The primary goal is to aid readers in their interpretations of the text. This edition also includes a detailed commentary on Hume's essay 'On the Populousness of Ancient Nations', which will be of special interest to ancient historians.0The two volumes present a full critical edition, in every respect. They assemble a massive amount of historical and textual information never previously published. The editorial apparatus is comprehensive and includes extensive historical and bibliographical detail. The Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume as a whole is on the cutting-edge of editorial work in the history of great works in the eighteenth century. This edition will quickly become a necessary addition to the library of any scholar who works on David Hume's Essays "This is the first critical edition ever produced of Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary by David Hume, who is widely widely considered to be the most important British philosopher and an author celebrated for his moral, political, historical, and literary works. The editors' Introduction is primarily historical and written for advanced students and scholars from many disciplines. It is neither an orientation to Hume's philosophy nor an introduction aimed at philosophers. It is not an attempt to interpret Hume's text, but rather discusses the genesis, revision, and reception of the essays, which went into many editions at the author's hand. The annotations provide information about Hume' s sources, allusions, and citations, as well as background facts pertinent to an informed reading of the essays. The primary goal is to aid readers in their interpretations of the text. This edition also includes a detailed commentary on Hume's essay 'On the Populousness of Ancient Nations', which will be of special interest to ancient historians. The two volumes present a full critical edition, in every respect. They assemble a massive amount of historical and textual information never previously published. The editorial apparatus is comprehensive and includes extensive historical and bibliographical detail. The Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume as a whole is on the cutting-edge of editorial work in the history of great works in the eighteenth century"-- Provided by publisher This is the first ever critical edition of one of the most famous and popular literary works of the 18th century, David Hume's Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary. The editors' introduction discusses the context, genesis, revision, and reception of the essays; their annotations elucidate Hume' s sources, allusions, and citations.