VI. Past Civilization

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Contents IX
4. Abbreviations X
5. I. Introduction 1
6. II. Belief: False and Authentic 20
7. III. Passion and Action 57
8. IV. Moral Duties 80
9. V. Natural Relationships and Civil Society 105
10. VI. Past Civilization 137
11. VII. Economic Policy and Civility 172
12. VIII. Monarchies and Republics 196
13. IX. Mixed Government in Britain 221
14. X. Governments and Religion 256
15. XI. The Plot of Time 288
16. XII. Civil Reform 302
17. Appendix: The Recastings 325
18. Notes 341
19. Hume’s Principal Works 405
20. Index 409