David Hume: Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary: Volumes 1 and 2

The first critical edition of David Hume's Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary is now available. It includes an introduction, annotations, and a detailed commentary on Hume's essay On the Populousness of Ancient Nations. The Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume is a comprehensive and cutting-edge editorial work, making it a necessary addition to the library of scholars working on Hume's Essays.

Format: Multiple copy pack
Length: 1200 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume is a groundbreaking critical edition that presents the first ever produced of Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary by the renowned British philosopher David Hume. Widely regarded as one of the most influential British thinkers and celebrated for his profound contributions in moral, political, historical, and literary domains, Hume's works have left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape.

The editors of this edition have crafted an introduction primarily aimed at advanced students and scholars from diverse disciplines. It serves as neither a comprehensive orientation to Hume's philosophy nor a primer designed for philosophers. Rather, it delves into the genesis, revision, and reception of Hume's essays, which underwent numerous editions at his own hand. The annotations provide valuable information about Hume's sources, allusions, and citations, as well as contextual background facts that enrich the reader's understanding of the essays.

The primary objective of this edition is to assist readers in their interpretations of Hume's text. To achieve this, it includes a comprehensive commentary on Hume's essay "On the Populousness of Ancient Nations," which will be of particular interest to ancient historians. The two volumes of the Clarendon Edition present a comprehensive critical edition, encompassing a vast amount of historical and textual information that has never been published before. The editorial apparatus is extensive, providing comprehensive historical and bibliographical detail.

As a whole, the Clarendon Edition of the Works of David Hume stands at the forefront of editorial work in the history of great works from the eighteenth century. This edition will swiftly become an indispensable addition to the libraries of scholars engaged in the study of David Hume's Essays.

Weight: 2414g
Dimension: 171 x 252 x 88 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198847090