A Treatise of Human Nature

A Treatise of Human Nature (1740) is a seminal work of philosophy that seeks to understand human nature through reason. With razor-sharp skepticism, it dissects the origins of our ideas, the nature of causality, and the concept of personal identity, arguing that humans are guided by passion over reason. Laying bare the limits of human knowledge and morality, this philosophical classic forever altered the landscape of Western thought. 

• Philosophy students seeking to understand foundational ideas in empiricism and skepticism
• Scholars of the Enlightenment era interested in one of its key figures
• Critical thinkers drawn to works that challenge established beliefs and methods of reasoning

David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist who became one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment era and in Western philosophy. He’s best known for his empiricism, skepticism, and naturalistic approach to philosophy, which revolutionized the field and influenced thinkers like Immanuel Kant. Besides A Treatise of Human Nature (1740), Hume authored several other significant works, including An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748) and the multi-volume The History of England (1754–1761).