Francis Hutcheson Selected Philosophical Writings [Paperback]

Known today mainly as a teacher of Adam Smith (172390) and an influence on David Hume (171176), Francis Hutcheson (16941746) was a first-rate thinker whose work deserves study on its own merit. While his most important contribution to the history of ideas was likely his theory of an innate sense of morality, Hutcheson also wrote on a wide variety of other subjects, including art, psychology, law, politics, economics, metaphysics, and logic. Spanning his entire literary career, this collection brings together selections from Hutcheson's greater and lesser known works, including his youthful Thoughts (1725) on Thomas Hobbes (15881679) egoistic theory of laughter.

Known today mainly as a teacher of Adam Smith (172390) and an influence on David Hume (171176), Francis Hutcheson (16941746) was a first-rate thinker whose work deserves study on its own merit. While his most important contribution to the history of ideas was likely his theory of an innate sense of morality, Hutcheson also wrote on a wide variety of other subjects, including art, psychology, law, politics, economics, metaphysics, and logic. Spanning his entire literary career, this collection brings together selections from Hutcheson's greater and lesser known works, including his youthful Thoughts (1725) on Thomas Hobbes (15881679) egoistic theory of laughter.

McHugh's... volume... on Francis Hutcheson provides a clear and accurate introduction to those who are not familiar with Hutcheson's overall thinking

Known today mainly as a teacher of Adam Smith (172390) and an influence on David Hume (171176), Francis Hutcheson (16941746) was a first-rate thinker whose work deserves study on its own merit. Spanning his entire literary career, this collection brings together selections from Hutcheson's greater and lesser known works.