Francis Hutcheson Boeken

Offering a thorough exploration of Francis Hutcheson's moral and political philosophy, this posthumous work, published in 1755, delves into his influential ideas and contributions to ethical thought. The volumes provide a detailed examination of Hutcheson's theories, showcasing the depth of his insights and their relevance to contemporary philosophical discourse.

"Francis Hutcheson was one of the most important figures in the Scottish Enlightenment. He influenced not only leading thinkers, such as David Hume, Adam Smith, and Thomas Reid, but also a wider circle of intellectuals in England, Europe, and America." "Hutcheson viewed philosophy as a practical matter, not merely a theoretical exercise, and in his Philosophiae Moralis Instituto Compendiaria, we have his arguments for how to live a virtuous, useful, engaged life based on belief in the benevolence of God, the harmony of the universe, and the sociable dispositions of human beings. The aim was to provide a text for university students, putting forward Hutcheson's optimistic view of human nature and its relationship to the Divinity, as well as providing students with the knowledge of natural and civil law required by the university curriculum." "In this Liberty Fund edition, the Latin text of 1745, Philosophiae Moralis Instituto Compendiaria, is printed facing its 1747 English translation, A Short Introduction to Moral Philosophy. Passages left untranslated in the 1747 edition have been rendered into English for the first time, and the anonymous translator's interpolations have been identified. Luigi Turco's introduction and extensive annotations provide context, references, and, where needed, clarification for the modern reader."--Jacket

"Francis Hutcheson is one of the central figures in eighteenth-century moral philosophy. Read widely in Britain, France, Germany, and America, he influenced philosophers ranging from his student Adam Smith to Kant. After the initial reaction to his first major work, Inquiry into the Original of Our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue (1725), Hutcheson took stock of his critics and wrote An Essay on the Nature and Conduct of the Passions and Affections, with Illustrations on the Moral Sense. The first half of the work, the Essay, presents a rich moral psychology built on a theory of the passions and an account of motivation deepening and augmenting the doctrine of moral sense developed in the Inquiry. The Illustrations on the Moral Sense is a brilliant attack on rationalist moral theories and the font of many of the arguments against the motivating power of reason taken up by Hume and used to this day." "Despite intrinsic merits of the Essay on the Nature and Conduct of the Passions and the Illustrations on the Moral Sense, and their vast influence, the original English-language text has until recently been available only in expensive reprint. The Liberty Fund edition makes Hutcheson's seminal work widely available in English in a critical edition collating the first edition of 1728 with Hutcheson's revision of 1742."--BOOK JACKET.

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This English translation makes Hutcheson's influential works on logic and metaphysics accessible to a wider audience, previously limited to Latin readers. His texts from the 18th century, which cover essential topics like ontology and the science of the soul, are foundational for understanding his moral and political philosophy. The accompanying introduction and notes enrich the reader's comprehension by contextualizing Hutcheson's teachings in Dublin and Glasgow, highlighting the significance of his contributions to philosophical education during his lifetime.

Focusing on human emotions, this philosophical work delves into how passions and affections influence moral decision-making. Hutcheson posits that these emotions are innate and essential for shaping behavior, introducing the concept of a moral sense that helps individuals discern right from wrong. The book is rich with examples and illustrations, enhancing the understanding of the intricate link between emotions and ethics. As a reprint of a significant historical text, it aims to preserve and promote the insights of past thinkers on morality and human nature.

As a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, this book offers a glimpse into its historical significance while preserving its unique imperfections, such as marks and marginalia. The commitment to making this culturally important text accessible reflects a dedication to literature preservation. Readers can appreciate the authenticity and character of the original pages in this high-quality modern edition, ensuring that the work remains available for future generations.

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