An Enquiry into the Principles of Morals

by

David Hume

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2006

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Table of Contents

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An Enquiry into the Principles of Morals

  1. Of the general principles of morals.
  2. Of Benevolence.
  3. Of Justice.
  4. Of Political Society.
  5. Why utility pleases.
  6. Of qualities useful to ourselves.
  7. Of qualities immediately agreeable to ourselves.
  8. Of qualities immediately agreeable to others.
  9. Conclusion.

Appendix.

  1. Concerning moral sentiment
  2. Of Self-love.
  3. Some farther considerations with regard to Justice.
  4. Of some verbal disputes.

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