Hume (English Men of Letters Series)

"Hume" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a study of David Hume, a key thinker from the Enlightenment era. This work is structured in two parts: a look into Hume’s life, including his personal story and development as a writer, and an analysis of his major philosophical concepts and how they impacted modern thinking. The narrative begins with Hume’s early years in Edinburgh, discussing his family history, and the effects of his father's death. It shows his path to discovering philosophy and literature, even after trying other jobs, highlighting his deep thinking and passion for learning. This sets the scene for understanding the important and complex ideas that Hume would later introduce.