Originally published in 1955, Eugene Rotwein's collection of David
Hume's economic writings has become the criterion by which to
measure studies of Hume's thinking on economics. Rotwein, in his
extended introduction, masterfully examines the connection between
Hume's various writings economic, political, philosophical, and
historical. This edition is graced with a new introduction by
Margaret Schabas. Hume belonged to the same generation as that of
his friend and fellow countryman Adam Smith. Hume's writings on
economics, however, unlike those of Smith's, comprise a relatively
small portion of his published works. They consist of nine of
twelve essays in his Political Discourses, first published in 1752,
and a rather small number of passages in Hume's private letters to
such correspondents as Smith, Montesquieu, Turgot, and Oswald. They
were all brought together here for the first time in a single
volume. These writings sought to clarify the various problems of
Hume's society and suggest remedies for their solution. They are
still relevant for the modern reader. Included are "Of Commerce,"
"Of Refinement in the Arts," "Of Money," "Of Interest," "Of the
Balance of Trade," "Of the Jealousy of Trade," "Of Taxes," "Of
Public Credit," and "Of the Populousness of Ancient Nations," as
well as the relevant extracts from Hume's letters. Long
unavailable, this edition will be welcomed by students of
economics, philosophy, and the Scottish Enlightenment.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2017 |
First published: |
2007 |
Authors: |
David Hume
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
335 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-54078-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Business & Economics >
Economics >
General
|
LSN: |
1-138-54078-1 |
Barcode: |
9781138540781 |
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