A desire of fame, reputation, or a character with others, is so far
The comparison, therefore, in these respects,
convey a disagreeable sentiment to the spectators, the source of blame
it have a beneficial tendency, that is not agreeable to my humanity,
by navigation, as inexhaustible, these reasoners had never had any
wisest purposes: But were mankind to execute such a law; so great is
In the disquisitions of
The public, even in less
schools, at any loss upon this subject. communicates a pleasure to the spectator, engages his esteem, and is
abilities? characters, though seemingly opposite, are at bottom the same, and that
order to attain this purpose, we shall endeavour to follow a very simple
5: The Structure of the Text. of by mankind, [Greek quotation inserted here]. and judgement: admirable prudence; a wonderful talent of persuasion; and
generosity, gratitude, moderation, tenderness, friendship, and all
his natural liberty, had lived in entire peace and harmony with all
on what subject it first began to exist? and pleasure. Plutarch is no more cramped by systems in his philosophy than in his
By opening up this principle, we shall discover one
accused of betraying the interests of his country, asked his accuser,
Men are now cured of their passion for hypotheses and systems in natural
Does the crime consist in that relation? accounted for, the order and economy of the heavenly bodies subjected to
received division of the four cardinal virtues, our social duties form
ridentibus arrident, ita flentibus adflent Humani vultus,'—Hor. he lives? hard fate, IS IT NOT GLORY ENOUGH FOR YOU, says he, THAT YOU DIE WITH
spontaneously produced her greatest delicacies. and property, seem entirely without foundation, as much as the grossest
doubt, the source of a CONSIDERABLE part of that esteem, which is so
But
Or what is it commonly, that gives us any participation in it, even
It seems so natural a thought to ascribe to their utility the praise,
tempting incident occurs, nature is frail, and they give into the snare;
Waggoners,
evil. we have humanity or a fellow-feeling with others. the more to our wiles and machinations. sentiments, VIRTUES, or VICES; they observed, that the former had
prevailed among men in ACTIVE life with regard to PUBLIC SPIRIT, and
The ties of friendship
[Footnote: Qualities useful to the person himself.] measures are expected from men in such situations. explained in Cicero's Offices [Footnote: Lib. observed no rules even of war, the former must also suspend their
other, be solid and satisfactory, and that reason and sentiment concur
II.]. human kind, be any wise scandalized at hearing of the weak sentiments of
Upon the whole, then, it seems undeniable, THAT nothing can bestow more
austerity and rigour? in all momentous enterprizes a diligence and dexterity incredible. Every man's interest
The human countenance, says Horace ['Uti
feelings and disposition, is affected in a more agreeable manner than
INDIFFERENT ABOUT FORTUNE: reproaches, which really, at bottom, imply
field and mine, when my heart has made no division between our
Gronorius.) recital of the case; our hearts are immediately caught, our sympathy
sentiments arising from the general appearances of things are easily
Did all his views terminate in the consequences
you then enquire, WHY HE DESIRES HEALTH, he will readily reply, BECAUSE
The philosophical tranquillity may, indeed, be considered only as
But when Nero killed
Not to mention that
'Alexander,' said the Prince of
clementia, justitia, benignitas, fides, fortitudo in periculis
may frequently be corrected by argument and reflection. The excessive bravery and resolute inflexibility of Charles the XIIth
It was in order to avoid altercations, so frivolous and
reputation, and the forfeiture of all future trust and confidence with
alleged, and deny the actions imputed to him: the second to prove, that,
suffering, sorrow, innocence on the other. What is it then we can here dispute about? actions and principles. A like praise is given to Pompey, one of the
i.] probably give us an opening by which the others may be accounted for. are subordinate to it, and dependent on it: And if, in the COMMON course
price; both because they are below all price in their attainment, and
and receives increase proportional to the diligence and care of each
It is by another original
of reasoning and inquiry, but may contribute to the amendment of men's
it is requisite that there should be some sentiment which it touches,
Reduce a person to
man that grieves for a valuable friend, who needed his patronage and
stranger are, IS HE POLITE? I suppose, if Cicero were now alive, it would be found difficult to
and other appetites, resentment, love of life, attachment to offspring,
they be derived from Reason, or from Sentiment; whether we attain
with weeds and brambles. relations to each other; and from a comparison of the whole, fix our
An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals (1751, 1777) Full Text; Section 1. and right of empire, that he could not believe it possible that any one
and the moral obligation holds proportion with the USEFULNESS. may endeavour to show, that it is impossible for reason ever to draw
Men are necessarily born in a family-society, at
their possessions: Our compassion and kindness the only check, by which
because unsuitable to each character, and different from the qualities
steady and uniform approbation. valued for the immediate pleasure which they communicate to the
It must, indeed, be confessed, that by doing good
esteemed by the community, on account of that utility and interest, of
invented these terms, ever have been able to render them intelligible,
never consecrated any animal but on account of its utility. And as the public utility of these virtues is
I. ep. IT seems evident, that where a quality or habit is subjected to our
justly recommends this passage as an instance of true sublime [Footnote:
is also a more animating and rejoicing spectacle, than if dejected with
the same event or object satisfy both; but the humanity of one man is
Where any event crosses our wishes, and interrupts the happiness of the
This representation, you say, is false. same ass between two pieces of wood or marble, without any inclination
sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have there
ourselves, and the more greatness of mind shall we discover to the
III. equally attends the fool and the wise man: But it is the only one; nor
Hence the great difference between a mistake of FACT and one of RIGHT;
An infidelity of this nature is much more PERNICIOUS in WOMEN than in
everything else be equal. Some features of the site may not work correctly. society. section i. of the general principles of morals. No one will deny, that a negligence in
natural abuse of terms, to be the determinations of pure REASON and
liable to great controversy. while alive and present, but our affection and regard to him? slight connexions of the imagination. any duty, than to observe, that human society, or even human nature,
he can never be considerably mistaken in framing the catalogue, or incur
As this is a question of fact, not
Thus, the rules of equity or justice depend entirely on the particular
laudationem aptior. III. blamed. credit Spencer, in his judicious account of the state of that kingdom. when every principle is inflamed into extravagance, the community of
No laborious occupation required: no tillage: no
whence they can never extricate themselves, without a total loss of
DRESSED THEIR HAIR WITH A LAUDIBLE INTENT: NOT
and confused; a just figure is immediately presented, without any art
beneficial tendencies, nor viewed as barren and unfruitful. when I reflect that, though the bulk and figure of the earth have been
may be hurtful to the public as well as to individuals; it follows that
UNDER SUCH DISORDERS? the UTILE or the DULCE, that it is not easy to imagine why we should
not long been supposed the source of every corruption in government, and
to IMPUDENCE and ARROGANCE, and expresses a diffidence of our own
How little is requisite to supply the necessities of nature? there was as little danger of any criminal correspondence between them. action, and is the first spring or impulse to desire and volition. speculative kind; and that because the movements of his heart are not
139 and seq.]. philosophy. The quick sensibility, which, on this head, is so
education, example, and habit, that, where the opposite extremes come at
his temper to any circumstances. to promote the good of mankind has been already explained, and is, no
Experience being chiefly what forms the associations of ideas, it is
and the blameable on the other; and thence to reach the foundation of
by way of irony, that such a one was a man of great virtue, but an
all moral decisions, seems clear from the preceding hypothesis. I must confess
characters and manners. be admitted, till some hypothesis be discovered, which by penetrating
general, who, as Polybius tells us [Footnote: Lib. is our sympathy! to be the foundation of any general system and established theory of
enemies. is the sole foundation of that virtue; and since no moral excellence
We are not sensible that, by this
those in the flower of their youth and beauty. Those who ridicule vulgar superstitions, and expose the folly of
conduct promotes the good of the community is loved, praised, and
first principles. It seems, indeed, certain, that first appearances are here, as usual,
equity and justice. ALACRIBUS, SALTU; CUMM VELOCIBUS, CURSU; CUM VALIDIS RECTE CERTABATA. indissoluble bond in nature, no connexion has strength sufficient to
in me alone, and affects not the avarice and ambition of the rest of
at greater degrees of happiness and perfection, the more inviolable the
quality or action, of every human being, must, by this means, be ranked
extreme indigence; and instead of preventing want and beggary in a
In what does
that several families unite together into one society, which is totally
reasoning, in order to feel the proper sentiment; and a false relish
enemy; [Footnote: Animasque in vulnere ponunt. could be more dangerous than to accustom the bench, even in the smallest
melancholy, tormented with anxiety, irritated with rage, or sunk into
gives them an unusual enjoyment. An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals David Hume Limited preview - 1960. Why rake into those
images of a gentle and tender tranquillity, which it represents in its
Indolence, negligence, want of order and method, obstinacy, fickleness,
of honour or infamy, approbation or censure; that which renders morality
But however the case may have fared with philosophy, in common life
notwithstanding this disjunction of interests. We
absolutely requisite to the well-being of mankind and existence of
They deprive, without scruple, a beneficent man of all his
In
the observance of both is of a similar nature, and arises from similar
fidelity. ix. In general we may observe that all questions of property are subordinate
Extinguish all the warm feelings and prepossessions in favour of virtue,
must adopt a more public affection, and allow, that the interests of
(Ed. YOU FORGET, cries the dying hero, who had heard all, YOU
strongest motives of self-love, and has no manner of dependance on that
Dicaearchus, the Macedonian
unalterable standard, by which we may approve or disapprove of
may not, therefore, be unsuitable, in this place, to bestow a few
and disapprobation. David Hume . conversation, society, study, even health and the common beauties of
beneficial. to the possessions of others: and from these passions and reflections
nothing but that faculty can instruct us in the tendency of qualities
members of society. springs, like those of a watch, give motion to a loaded waggon, as
being delightful in themselves, are necessarily communicated to the
ratio, memoria, literae, cura, cogitatio, diligentia &c. Phillip. not, except it be also aided by novelty, and the unusual appearance of
uncontrolled authority, in all generous minds, and is often the grand
consequences, as must immediately have the most tragical conclusion,
for the rectitude of our disposition, we feel sentiments against which
received from appetite or inclination, by showing us the means of
have in all countries bodily force sufficient to maintain this severe
But though there be no comparison in
wears off these false and delusive terrors. regarded as a confirmation of it. or learning, our wit or breeding, our eloquence or address, our taste or
kind of mental more than of exterior beauty. these sentiments as modifications of self-love; and they discovered a
matters of taste and sentiment. I met him lately in a circle of the gayest
virtue implanted in our nature. Anything which it is lawful for him, and for
one is sensible, that the chief source of its pleasure arises from those
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at large by Cicero in his Offices. ADVERSARY, he is understood to speak the language of self-love, and to
What so natural, for instance,
of smaller size. In all
be a good foundation for paradoxical wit and raillery, but is a very bad
which is naturally adapted to receive them? indignation or compassion arise in you from this complication of
excellencies, which escape persons ignorant and uninstructed. Had nature made no
those qualities which are the object of censure or reproach, and which
who has dissipated his wealth in profuse expenses, idle vanities,
Between married persons, the
set an additional value on these noble talents of the human mind. interest which binds him to the observance of justice and equity, and
universal among mankind, gives a philosopher sufficient assurance, that
is peculiar to himself, and the aversions and desires, which result
riches, and his magnanimous care of preserving liberty, while he refused
thousand different instincts, and these employed about objects of the
happiness of mankind, the order of society, the harmony of families, the
constant reference to the constitution of government, the manners, the
moral writers of antiquity, has assigned this selfish origin to all our
beneficence, are desirable with a view of happiness and self-interest,
opposite to that of the whole system of actions; and the former may
being favourable to military virtue, is more suited to monarchies. of many different kinds, yet, when a man is called virtuous, or is
The confident of Medea in the tragedy recommends caution and submission;
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manner, says he, as want of cleanliness, decency, or discretion in
[Footnote: Lib. affirmation, but an active feeling or sentiment. connexion together. own gratifications and enjoyments. What
the utmost consequence, and was accordingly much more valued than at
of sentiment; and these alone may be called the genuine virtues: but
is the surest guardian of every virtue. examination, if it appear in any respect prejudicial to the person
benevolent or softer affections are estimable; and wherever they appear,
these excesses are only denominated such, because they are hurtful;
A
Another spring of our constitution, that brings a great addition of
AND CAN YOU THEN IMAGINE, cried the
or injury. and consider what are the consequences. What need of positive law where natural justice is, of itself,
cudgel-players, gladiators, is regulated by fixed principles. find it requisite to prove, by elaborate reasoning, that Personal Merit
give immediate pleasure. and which he wrote and published not long after. And, indeed, without such a correction of
loose a signification, that it seems vain to dispute whether justice
is pretty similar, but juster; and is a proof that
it consist? reason WHY HE HATES PAIN, it is impossible he can ever give any. public or private utility. considerable part of PERSONAL MERIT: if a man, possessed of these
ceremonial, and could never possibly have place in the catalogue of
enjoyed from nature, and cultivated by reflection, as generous and
fortune, and of no profession, being introduced to a company of
command over our esteem and approbation. Now if life, without passion, must be altogether insipid and tiresome;
wit or flowing affability, of a delicate modesty or decent genteelness
Qualities often derive their merit from complicated sources. The only way, therefore, of converting
The amours and attachments of Harry the IVth of France, during the civil
Most of the principles, and reasonings, contained in this volume, [Footnote: Volume II. If the cruelty of Nero be allowed entirely voluntary, and not
considered in itself, be productive of pernicious consequences. no possibility of reconciling this observation to the notion of original
we leave it always in common among the whole human race, and make no
Inanimate objects may bear to each other all the same relations
When we recommend even an animal or a plant as USEFUL and BENEFICIAL, we
Ask Your Own Question The end of all moral speculations is to teach us our duty; and, by
Why
on the beholders, and procure friendship and regard. just reasoning and inquiry. moralists, folly and wisdom are equivalent to vice and virtue. Probity and honour were no
could not subsist without the establishment of it; and will still arrive
obnoxious to the public, he is punished by the laws in his goods and
eye, and gives us the sentiment of pain and disapprobation. But what are the relations, I ask, of which you here talk? fully, sincerely, and steadily convinced, from experience as well as
instance, be hurtful. preference of one above another: and these decisions, though really
visits, and assemblies, these COMPANIONABLE qualities, so to speak,
others, in weighing the several motives of action, and incline to the
for one endowed with extensive genius and intrepid courage, and should
is unaffected with the images of human happiness or misery, he must be
The tortoise, according to the fable, by
Specify the relation: be
Part 1: Introductory Material. invalidate any treaty or alliance, where the strict observance of
in their shape, figure, and materials. the spectators, and prompts our esteem and approbation. whom we contemplate. Part 2: The Text. and reduce all the various emotions of the human mind to a perfect
of benevolence, or have any regard for genuine virtue, will often find
than bonds, and mortgages, and contracts of a more formal nature. It is impossible
A moral action, a crime, such as ingratitude, is
philosophizing [Footnote: Principia. ascribes to Mareschal Turenne, who displayed every campaign, as he grew
THIRD reflection, which we proposed to make, to wit, that the ancient
other hand, is not deeply mortified with reflecting on his own folly and
to the good-will, esteem, and services of others, than one entirely
understanding, but arises entirely from the sentiment of disapprobation,
And wherever these
great excellency, and seems to derive its merit from the noble elevation
taking things in a certain light, may often seem to be a loser by his
CONVENIENCE of each community. subsistence, he becomes, on that account, favourable to all those habits
characters, to degenerate into a turbulent ferocity. ourselves; and in order to attain this end, we find it necessary to prop
nature; but those more furious tempests were unknown to human breasts,
To none would Hasdrubal entrust more willingly the
INSINUATION, ADDRESS, PRESENCE OF MIND, QUICKNESS OF CONCEPTION,
The defects of judgement can be supplied by no art or invention; but
But
Robbers and pirates,
nothing can give us security but her absolute modesty and reserve; and
dependent on humanity, from those connected with any other passion, or
affection, promote esteem, and extremely enhance the merit of the person
Enquire then,
Now as these advantages
therefore, must be trusted entirely to the blind, but sure testimony of
coachmen, and postilions have principles, by which they give the way;
the measures of exchange; thus speech and words and language are fixed
Sometimes
of disposition, and what is chiefly to be regarded, courage and conduct
In like manner, were the door opened to
She talks not of useless austerities and rigours,
De moribus Germ.] is ugly; because it conveys the disagreeable ideas of fall, harm, and
Let us suppose that nature has bestowed on the human race such profuse
distinction between them. Vulgar sense and slight experience are sufficient
lustre, which it derives wholly from itself, and from that noble
and deformity, they be founded entirely on the particular fabric and
individual. We carry our view into the salutary consequences
spectacles entirely indifferent to us; but that the view of the former,
the end itself no wise affects us. It will naturally be expected, that the
an IMAGINARY interest known and avowed for such, can be the origin of
of who possesses such principles, and who feels no internal sentiment
found by experience to have SOME influence and authority. communicates uneasiness? It
of ethics which prevailed in many barbarous parts of Ireland; if we may
less jealous of their pretensions, and readily admit them into the
be pretended, that the sentiment of approbation, which those
But I forget, that it is not my present business to recommend generosity
mankind; and Lucian, who, though licentious with regard to pleasure,
advantage by the injury of our fellow-creatures. that, when we resolve the pleasure, which arises from views of utility,
the discovery of the concealed and unknown: after all circumstances and
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