This English translation makes Hutcheson's influential works on logic and metaphysics accessible to a wider audience, previously limited to Latin readers. His texts from the 18th century, which cover essential topics like ontology and the science of the soul, are foundational for understanding his moral and political philosophy. The accompanying introduction and notes enrich the reader's comprehension by contextualizing Hutcheson's teachings in Dublin and Glasgow, highlighting the significance of his contributions to philosophical education during his lifetime.
Francis Hutcheson Books
August 8, 1694 – August 8, 1746
Francis Hutcheson was an Irish philosopher and a foundational figure of the Scottish Enlightenment. Drawing inspiration from John Locke, his philosophical contributions significantly shaped the intellectual landscape of his time. Hutcheson's ideas profoundly influenced prominent Enlightenment thinkers, including David Hume and Adam Smith. His seminal work, A System of Moral Philosophy, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy in moral thought.
Correspondence & Occasional Writings of Francis Hutcheson
- 392 pages
- 14 hours of reading
"Francis Hutcheson is often described as the father of the Scottish Enlightenment, and in this modern edition, never-before-published personal letters reveal the loyalty and lasting affection Hutcheson had for his friends, and his published correspondence and speeches bring to light his polemical skills in controversy and his preoccupation with religious and intellectual liberty"--
Francis Hutchesons 1725 erschienener Inquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue besteht aus zwei Teilen, von denen das Vorwort und die zweite Abhandlung „Concerning Moral Good and Evil“, neben einer ausführlichen Einleitung des Herausgebers, in diesem Band enthalten sind. Vier zentrale Problembereiche werden behandelt: 1. die Frage nach dem Prinzip des moralischen Handelns, 2. die Frage nach dem Ursprung unserer moralischen Begriffe, 3. das Problem der obersten Maxime des moralischen Handelns und Urteilens und 4. die Konsequenzen dieser Auffassung für die politische Ordnung der Gesellschaft. Die Neuübersetzung basiert auf der zweiten Auflage von 1726 und verzeichnet die Varianten der ersten vier Auflagen.