@sophiaisabelle0
The Classical Mind should be getting more recognition. Philosophy is an academic discipline that people should give more emphasis to in their own respective lives. It’s something that also brings us closer to the truth, which is very fascinating, the more you think about that.
@bignatesbookreviews
Read a few essays by Hume and his writing style was just a breath of fresh air.. such a clear thinker. think ima pick up treatise on human nature now
@andrewx3y8c
Love that perspective of anyone who has a secondary education and is willing to put in the work can read and understand these complex works
@LBT-sy4dp
I have to admit, this channel is the best thing in yt, thank u for your content!!!
@oregonfelder1
In the “Five Foot Shelf Harvard Collection” there is book dedicated to Locke, Hume and Berkeley, and the preread notes talk about Hume’s Enquiry being the more mature version to read. I appreciated that each book has guided reading and that you even pointed out the same.
@Kyle-jv8qx
I recommend non-philosophers start with the Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. It's more accessible, and some of Hume's most out there views in the Treatise are abandoned in the Enquiry. It's also the work that Hume considered his "final say" on the relevant topics.
@lorenzovive5801
Jared, I just want to tell you how MUCH I agree with your thoughts on using primary sources to put the reader in direct contact with the philosophers. And I assign such readings for my college freshmen. With work, they are so surprised just how much they themselves understand. Thank you for your hard work. Also, I do use the Stamford Encyclopedia of Philosophy as a secondary source for my students. Great resource!
@AzraelCame2nite
I remember reading a few of Hume's essays on Luxury and on Contract Theory for two separate classes, and just being so relieved (we read him immediately after heavy doses of Rousseau and Hobbes in both classes). He's genuinely a delight to read. I put him with Plato and Niethzche as the most readable of philosophers without sacrificing any content.
@Robespierre-II
I think it's worth saying that Hume's philosophy of religion is a critical text in that field. Along with Kant, he pretty much severs the legs off of Aquinas' proof of god.
@BMB57
@ 4:00 This is incredibly motivating. Especially since I have seen it true through my own efforts. I appreciate you saying this about reading hard books. It really does payoff.
@DavidNelsonNCC-1701TGWNMHGB
I enjoyed Julian Baggini's book "The Great Guide." I thought it was an accessible way to enjoy Hume's philosophy and see how he lived what his ideas, which I think is one of the most fascinating aspects of Hume's life and philisophy.
@Expatriate_1972
Thank you for the Stanford Encyclopedia and Project Gutenberg. I am smiling from the gutter at the beginning of a journey towards philosophy
@eriklidstrom8706
If you are interested in political theory and practice, as well as in economics, I found Hume's essays (Liberty Fund is the best edition) very rewarding. On economics and social science, Hume's Treatise and his essays are excellent. Hume's best friend Adam Smith then wrote two great works, A Theory of Moral Sentiments, and The Wealth of Nations that are complimentary. If you want to then understand Burke, I would recommend you first read Hume's essays, as well as Simon Schama's book "Citizens" first, and then go on to Reflections on the Revolution in France.
@Mandibil
2:34 "You should read this book" ... was that not a violation of Hume's is-ought gap ?
@Inhumanform
Great work! Thank you.
@lawrence9506
Hume was called The Great Nihilist. They named the street he lived on Saint David Street. The intellect is servant to the emotions, Not original to Hume but his most profound quote.
@BrandonsBookshelf
I have now watched each of your videos and I am beyond impressed. This is what I want to be doing. I am not as big as you yet and cannot believe how fast you have grown. If you are willing to chat or share your story, I would love that very much.
@rhythmandacoustics
He is one of my top. He goes with Quine, G.E.Moore, Robert Nozick.
@eugeniukansky1555
James Harris’s intellectual biography of Hume is quite good & insightful from what I can remember; and for those interested in the friendship of David Hume and Adam Smith, I would recommend Rasmussen’s “The Infidel & the Professor” as a starting point. Great video & channel! 👏 P.S. I almost forgot! There is an article, or a book (I don’t quite remember at this point) by MA Stewart called “Hume’s Intellectual Development” which interestingly explores some influences on Hume, including the Ancients, but also some protestant influences and, of course, the impact of Newton. There is another GREAT book titled” Hume & Hume’s connections” which explores, among other things, the Influence of Francis Hutcheson and the politics behind Hume’s failed attempt to become a Professor of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh.
@Mani.7600