Hume’s dissertation on the Standard of Taste excites many different readings, but we still know little about the circumstances of its composition. I outline its possible connections with Ramsay’s and Gerard’s performances on taste, and its structural similarities with Hume’s Dialogue on the standard of morals. In both his Standard and Dialogue, Hume seeks to replace unlimited scepticism for a more limited and indulgent scepticism. Despite his indulgence, Hume’s aversion toward any kind of influential religion remains a constant feature of both works.

Fluctuations: manners and religion in Hume's "Of the standard of taste", 2019.

Fluctuations: manners and religion in Hume's "Of the standard of taste"

Mazza, Emilio
2019-01-01

Abstract

Hume’s dissertation on the Standard of Taste excites many different readings, but we still know little about the circumstances of its composition. I outline its possible connections with Ramsay’s and Gerard’s performances on taste, and its structural similarities with Hume’s Dialogue on the standard of morals. In both his Standard and Dialogue, Hume seeks to replace unlimited scepticism for a more limited and indulgent scepticism. Despite his indulgence, Hume’s aversion toward any kind of influential religion remains a constant feature of both works.
Inglese
2019
2019
Coventry, Angela M.; Sager, Alexander
The Humean mind
272
284
13
9781138909878
United Kingdom
London
Routledge
esperti anonimi
internazionale
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Settore M-FIL/06 - Storia della Filosofia
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