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Hume
David Hume, a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. Born in Edinburgh in 1711, Hume was raised by his widowed mother after the death of his father. He studied law at the University of Edinburgh but soon discovered his passion for philosophy and literature. Hume’s works encompass a wide range of topics, including
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David Hume expresses skepticism toward power, arguing that authority must be justified by experience, custom, and usefulness rather than abstract claims or divine right. The advent of the rule of law and the emergence of an independent judiciary ended the tyranny of the feudal order. By exposing how unchecked power hides behind false certainty, he advances a durable insight for free societies: liberty survives where institutions are judged by their effects, not their pretensions.
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Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) was a German philosopher who stands as one of the most important figures in Western philosophy. Born and raised in Königsberg, Prussia, he spent his entire life there, teaching, thinking, and writing.
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John Locke was a prominent English philosopher and physician in the 17th century, known for his contributions to the fields of political theory, epistemology, and philosophy of mind. He was born in Wrington, Somerset, England, on August 29, 1632, and died on October 28, 1704, in Oates, Essex. Locke’s influence on Western philosophy and political thought is profound, with his ideas shaping the Enlightenment period and
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John Robinson (1576–1625 CE) was an English Separatist pastor, theologian, and one of the founders of the Congregational Church alongside Robert Browne and Henry Barrow. Born in Sturton le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, he studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, embracing Puritanism before resigning from the Church of England over episcopacy and rituals. Leading the Scrooby congregation, he fled persecution to Amste
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A Treatise on Human Nature
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1896 · A treatise on human nature. London, 1896. 709 p. 20 cm. ARD-9191
Books & WorksAn Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1931 · An enquiry concerning human understanding. Chicago, Open Court Publishing Co., 1931. xxix, 97 p. 19 cm. ARD-9192
Books & WorksAn Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1957 · An inquiry concerning human understanding, with a supplement. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1957.
Books & WorksDialogues Concerning Natural Religion
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1948 · Dialogues concerning natural religion. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1948. xvii, 95 p. 21 cm.
Books & WorksEssays Moral, Political and Literary
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1875 · Essays moral, political and literary. London, 1875. ARC-1948
Books & WorksEssays, Philosophical and Literary
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1825 · Essays, philosophical and literary. Edinburgh, 1825. 4 v.
Books & WorksMoral and Political Philosophy
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1963 · Moral and political philosophy. New York, Hafner Publishing Co., 1963.
Books & WorksPolitical Essays
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1955 · Political essays. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1955. lxiv, 166 p. 21 cm.
Books & WorksThe History of England
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1883 · The history of England. [1883]. Goodrich Room, Card 2.
Resources
A Treatise on Human Nature
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1896 · A treatise on human nature. London, 1896. 709 p. 20 cm. ARD-9191
ResourcesAn Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1931 · An enquiry concerning human understanding. Chicago, Open Court Publishing Co., 1931. xxix, 97 p. 19 cm. ARD-9192
ResourcesAn Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1957 · An inquiry concerning human understanding, with a supplement. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1957.
ResourcesDialogues Concerning Natural Religion
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1948 · Dialogues concerning natural religion. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1948. xvii, 95 p. 21 cm.
ResourcesEssays Moral, Political and Literary
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1875 · Essays moral, political and literary. London, 1875. ARC-1948
ResourcesEssays, Philosophical and Literary
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1825 · Essays, philosophical and literary. Edinburgh, 1825. 4 v.
ResourcesMoral and Political Philosophy
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1963 · Moral and political philosophy. New York, Hafner Publishing Co., 1963.
ResourcesPolitical Essays
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1955 · Political essays. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1955. lxiv, 166 p. 21 cm.
ResourcesThe History of England
Hume, David, 1711–1776 · 1883 · The history of England. [1883]. Goodrich Room, Card 2.