Aesthetics and morals in the philosophy of David Hume / Timothy M. Costelloe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Costelloe, Timothy M.

Series:

Routledge studies in eighteenth century philosophy ; 6.

Routledge studies in eighteenth century philosophy ; 6

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hume, David, 1711-1776.

Hume, David.

Aesthetics, Modern--18th century.

Aesthetics, Modern.

Ethics, Modern--18th century.

Ethics, Modern.

Physical Description:

xvii, 138 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2007.

Summary:

This book examines Hume's philosophy with a view to realizing two aims. First, to examine the extent and significance of the connection between Hume's aesthetics and his moral philosophy; and, second, to consider how, in light of the connection, his moral philosophy addresses central questions in ethics.

Contents:

General rules and "of the standard of taste"

Aesthetic beauty and moral beauty

Antinomy and error

Reflection and character

Beauty and moral life

Progress and prejudice

Philosophy and moral life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [111]-133) and index.

ISBN:

9780415955881

0415955882

OCLC:

72871287