Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
David Hume
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Length 5 h 54 min
Chapters 19
First published 1748
The Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a shortened and simplified version of Hume's masterpiece A Treatise of Human Nature. It sought to reach a wider audience, and to dispel some of the virulent criticism addressed toward the former book. In it, Hume explains his theory of epistemology, and argues against other current theories, including those of John Locke, George Berkeley, and Nicolas Malebranche. (Summary by Kirsten Ferreri)
Chapters
1
Of the Different Species of Philosophy Read by Carl Manchester 24:31
2
Of the Origin of Ideas Read by Julian Jamison 13:05
3
Of the Association of Ideas Read by Gesine 5:16
4
Sceptical Doubts Concerning the Operations of the Understanding, Pt. 1 Read by Carl Manchester 15:26
5
Sceptical Doubts Concerning the Operations of the Understanding, Pt. 2 Read by Carl Manchester 18:35
6
Sceptical Solution of these Doubts, Pt. 1 Read by D.E. Wittkower 15:27
7
Sceptical Solution of these Doubts, Pt. 2 Read by D.E. Wittkower 20:17
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Of Probability Read by Chris Masterson 7:21
9
Of the Idea of Necessary Connexion, Pt. 1 Read by ML Cohen 26:33
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Of the Idea of Necessary Connexion, Pt. 2 Read by ML Cohen 11:27
11
Of Liberty and Necessity, Pt. 1 Read by Dan Polanco 34:15
12
Of Liberty and Necessity, Pt. 2 Read by Nathalie J. 15:48
13
Of the Reason of Animals Read by Chris Masterson 12:12
14
Of Miracles, Pt. 1 Read by Leon Mire 17:32
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Of Miracles, Pt. 2 Read by Leon Mire 38:43
16
Of A Particular Providence and of a Future State Read by Hugh McGuire 35:42
17
Of the Academical or Sceptical Philosopy, Pt. 1 Read by Justin Brett 16:46
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Of the Academical or Sceptical Philosophy, Pt. 2 Read by Justin Brett 13:13
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Of the Academical or Sceptical Philosophy, Pt. 3 Read by Justin Brett 11:55
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