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Philosophy · 20 min

An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

By David Hume

David Hume radically redefines morality, arguing that our sense of right and wrong originates not in abstract reason, but in our shared human sentiments, empathy, and the practical utility of actions for societal well-being.

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“David Hume radically redefines morality, arguing that our sense of right and wrong originates not in abstract reason, but in our shared human sentiments, empathy, and the practical utility of actions for societal well-being.”

— David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

What it is about

moral philosophy, ethics, sentiment

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of moral philosophy, ethics, sentiment and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

David Hume brings a credible and useful lens to moral philosophy, ethics, sentiment, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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David Hume

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