Scottish Enlightenment [ Political & Moral philosophy ]
… his Thoughts and Observations in the best Manner he is able, and mutually gives and receives Information, as well as Pleasure. 1 The passage reflects Hume ’s positive evaluation not just of the pleasures but also of the intellectual value of sociability and polite conversation, along with his abiding admiration …
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