An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding

Explore the origin and processes of human thought, and the limitations of reason with the definitive statement of the greatest philosopher in the English language. David Hume's Enquiry concerning Human Understanding argues for reasoning from experience, and against religiously inspired philosophical fantasies. The Enquiry remains one of the best introductions to philosophy, and provides a new basis for science. Controversial in the eighteenth century and strikingly relevant today, Hume's calm and open-minded skepticism liberates us from false metaphysics and religion. Oxford World's Classics edition includes expert introductions, notes, and bibliographies for further study.