The Philosophical Works of David Hume
The Philosophical Works of David Hume
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The social virtues must, therefore, be allowed to have a natural beauty and amiableness, which at first, antece- Digitized by CjOOQ IC 278 SECTION V.
dent to all precept or education, recommends them to the esteem of uninstructed mankind, and engages their affections. And as the public utility of these virtues is the chief circumstance whence they derive their merit, it follows, that the end, which they have a tendency to promote, must be some way agreeable to us, and take hold of some natural ...affection. It must please, either from considerations of self-interest, or from more gen- erous motives and regards.
It has often been asserted, that as every man has a strong connection with society, and perceives the impos- sibility of his solitary subsistence, he becomes, on that account, favorable to all those habits or principles which promote order in society, and insure to him the quiet pos- session of so inestimable a blessing. As much as we value our own happiness and welfare, as much must we applaud the practice of justice and humanity, by which alone the social confederacy can be maintained, and every man reap the fruits of mutual protection and assistance.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The social virtues must, therefore, be allowed to have a natural beauty and amiableness, which at first, antece- Digitized by CjOOQ IC 278 SECTION V.
dent to all precept or education, recommends them to the esteem of uninstructed mankind, and engages their affections. And as the public utility of these virtues is the chief circumstance whence they derive their merit, it follows, that the end, which they have a tendency to promote, must be some way agreeable to us, and take hold of some natural ...affection. It must please, either from considerations of self-interest, or from more gen- erous motives and regards.
It has often been asserted, that as every man has a strong connection with society, and perceives the impos- sibility of his solitary subsistence, he becomes, on that account, favorable to all those habits or principles which promote order in society, and insure to him the quiet pos- session of so inestimable a blessing. As much as we value our own happiness and welfare, as much must we applaud the practice of justice and humanity, by which alone the social confederacy can be maintained, and every man reap the fruits of mutual protection and assistance.
What to read after The Philosophical Works of David Hume?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Hume, David, 1711-1776 to read onlineMoreLess
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