The Life Of David Hume (1777)

The Life of David Hume is a biography of the Scottish philosopher and historian, David Hume, written by Hume himself in 1777. The book covers Hume's life from his birth in Edinburgh in 1711 to his death in 1776. Hume provides a detailed account of his education, early career as a merchant, and his eventual transition to a life of philosophy and writing. The book also includes Hume's reflections on his major philosophical works, including A Treatise of Human Nature and An Enquiry Concerning ...