An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals Resources

Websites

Hume HQ

If you're hungry for more on the man's life and work, you've gotta check out the official site.

Fan Club

Keeping the love alive.

Read All About It

In the mood for more of Hume's work? Liberty Fund has the goods.

Moral Message

There are loads of general sites on Hume, but this is your go-to for info on Hume's moral philosophy.

The Lowdown

Mosey on over for an intro to Hume's life and work, plus some handy links.

Movie or TV Productions

Into the Darkness

A reenaction of the final meeting between Hume and his pal James Boswell. Includes discussions of death, faith, identity, good and evil, the universe, existence... y'know, the usual, everyday chitchat.

Articles and Interviews

Philosophize This

Hume may have had his fair share of critics, but this article argues that he's still relevant to philosophy today.

The Final Curtain

Hume's buddy James Boswell describes his last discussion with the dying philosopher. Get set for some insider info—including Hume's thoughts about life, death, and religion.

Dearly Departed

Another pal, Adam Smith, weighs in on the philosopher's final days, sharing snippets of Hume's letters and paying tribute to his "wise and virtuous" friend.

Video

Hume in Sixty-Eight Seconds

If you're looking for a quick intro on Hume, check out this vid.

An Enlightened Fellow

Everything you need to know about the Enlightenment—including Hume—in one neat playlist.

Hume 101

Whether you need a solid intro/overview or are looking for a master class on Hume, this site has you covered.

Getting Sentimental

Okay, so you've got a handle on this guy's life and thinking. If you want to get the lowdown on his moral theory, you can watch a full Oxford lecture on the subject—without even leaving the house!

Audio

Happy Anniversary

Marking Hume's 300th birthday (wow, that's a lot of candles), these podcasts give an intro to the philosopher and explain some of his main theories. Pick and choose or listen to them all—it's your call.

Here's Talkin' About Hume

A bunch of modern-day academics get into a roundtable discussion on one's of philosophy's big names.

The Man and the Myth

Respected scholar Isaiah Berlin once said that no one had influenced the history of philosophy "to a deeper or more disturbing degree" than Hume. Wow, that's some claim. Luckily, we have this podcast to explain what gives.

Campaign Trail

Not only does this page feature a bite-sized biography of Hume, it also includes a short-but-sweet campaign speech on why Hume should be voted the greatest philosopher of all time.

A Dog's Tail

Rousseau's Dog is a book exploring the turbulent relationship between Hume and his frenemy Jean-Jacques Rousseau (think Professor X and Magneto). Head to this site for a taster and an audio interview (plus transcript) with the authors.

Images

Portrait of a Gentleman

Check out the big guy in all his grandeur here.

First Edition

Hume's moral enquiry has been republished countless times but head here for a look at the real deal.

Statue of Greatness

There's no doubt about it: having a public statue of yourself means you've hit the big time. Check out a pic in the link below (plus find out more at this site).