The book begins with chapters on the theories of reasoning put forward by Hume's notable predecessors Descartes and Locke.

Unabridged republication of the edition originally published by Oxford at the Clarendon Press, London, 1888.

The Complete Works of David Hume is a comprehensive collection of the influential Scottish philosopher's writings, covering a wide range of topics including ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.

Hume's compelling arguments and clear, concise prose make this work a quintessential text in the history of religious philosophy.

Rejecting a morality based on religious sanctions and appeals to a spiritual order of being, David Hume advocated a wholehearted immersion in worldliness.

Highly controversial in the 18th century, this work remains provocative in its discussions of the appeal of skepticism, the logical coexistence of free will and determinism, and the deficiencies of religious doctrine.

This book presents a new introduction to Hume, guiding the student through the key concepts of Hume's work by examining the overall development of his ideas.

The book will be a valuable guide for those seeking to understand the nature of modern skepticism and its connection with the founding of the human sciences during the Enlightenment.