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Single Idea 3918

[from 'Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals' by David Hume, in 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty ]

Full Idea

The end of all moral speculations is to teach us our duty.

Gist of Idea

Moral philosophy aims to show us our duty

Source

David Hume (Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals [1751], I.136)

Book Reference

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.172


A Reaction

A surprising view from someone who thinks morals are basically sentiment.