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"New Scene of Thought"
It is known that at age eighteen, David Hume made a discovery that he called a “new scene of thought.” Although no one is really sure what the exact discovery entailed, historians believe it was most likely his theory of casuality, in which he described human behavior to more likely be caused by sentiment, not reason. This theory also elaborated that our ability as humans to understand casual relations were a result of histories and experiences, not laws set in place. (Cont, in submission box) -
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A Treatise of Human Nature
A Treatise of Human Nature was a work consisting of three volumes in which Hume wanted to change the way human behavior was studied. He believed human behavior could studied through the empirical method of experimentation, rather than theologically, which had been the norm. In the final chapter, he encouraged readers to apply his philosophy to their daily lives by describing his application of this philosophy to modern Britain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS52H_CqZLE
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Political Discourses
In this work, he described how politics were being transformed by commerce, and it eventually became a brick in the foundation of a new science—political economy. His goal: help citizens seek happiness and virtue in commercial polity. Many of Hume's works, except a Treatise of Human Nature, were finally becoming subjects of conversation and sales his book sales were increasing like never before. Political discourses is still influential in political economy today. (Citation in submission box) -
History of England, six volumes are completed
In 1762, his six-volume work “History of England" was completed. The books became an uncomfortable account of England’s history. The six volumes exposed the Church's interference and corruption of politics all throughout England’s history and the fact leaders had been exercising power through religion and superstition versus wisdom and experience. The volumes were sold all over Britain and even overseas, finally making him one of the most reputable intellectuals known. (Cont. in submission box)
