The Life of David Hume is an autobiographical work written by the Scottish philosopher David Hume in 1777. In this book, Hume recounts his life from his birth in Edinburgh in 1711 to his death in 1776. Hume describes his upbringing and education, his early career as a writer and historian, and his later years as a philosopher and essayist. He also reflects on his personal relationships, including his friendships with fellow intellectuals such as Adam Smith and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.Throughout the book, Hume provides insights into his philosophical views, including his skepticism about religion and his belief in the power of reason and empirical evidence. He also discusses his political beliefs, advocating for a more liberal and democratic society.The Life of David Hume is not only a valuable source of information about Hume's life and thought, but also a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural world of 18th-century Scotland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.