An Essay On the Nature and Conduct of the Passions and Affections: With Illustrations Upon the Moral Sense

Exploring the foundations of human nature, this significant volume delves into Francis Hutcheson's philosophical arguments that challenge the views of Hobbes and Mandeville. Emphasizing benevolence alongside self-preservation, Hutcheson articulates a framework for social, political, and economic liberty, countering centuries of tyranny. Editor Aaron Garrett presents a critical variorum edition, meticulously comparing all available lifetime editions, as no original manuscripts exist. This work revives Hutcheson's essential contributions to the Scottish Enlightenment.