Hume, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751)

1) Hume’s approach to morality is a descriptive-explanatory one, not a normative one (meaning he wants to describe, not prescribe, moral conduct). Hume claims to proceed as an anatomist (who draws conclusions based on empirical evidence) as opposed to a painter (who presents moral principles in their most favored light). Do you think Hume takes the position of an anatomist or a painter in this work? (pay attention to part II of the conclusion, pp. 79-82).

2) Humes’ project in the Enquiry is to determine whether reason or sentiment constitutes th

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