This book expounds on Hume's "secular philosophy"—economics. Hume's keen understanding of human behavior provides an important foundation for his economics, which is also crucial to his analysis of the ethics and politics of capitalism. Hume also linked his economic theories with policy recommendations and attempted to influence those in power. While Hume supported the modern commercial world, believing it could improve living standards, promote peaceful relations, and enhance moral character, he also recognized the many potential injustices of capitalism, its role in fostering greed and inequality, and its potential to cause political instability and authoritarianism.
本书阐述了休谟的“世俗哲学”--经济学。休谟对人类行为的敏锐理解为其经济学提供了重要基础, 这对他分析资本主义的伦理与政治也至关重要。休谟还将其经济理论与政策建议联系起来, 并试图影响当权者。虽然休谟支持现代商业世界, 相信它能提高生活水平, 促进和平关系, 提升道德修养, 但他还是认识到资本主义许多潜在的不公正, 它助长贪婪和不平等, 以及它有造成政治不稳定和专制主义的可能性。
本书阐述了休谟的“世俗哲学”--经济学。休谟对人类行为的敏锐理解为其经济学提供了重要基础, 这对他分析资本主义的伦理与政治也至关重要。休谟还将其经济理论与政策建议联系起来, 并试图影响当权者。虽然休谟支持现代商业世界, 相信它能提高生活水平, 促进和平关系, 提升道德修养, 但他还是认识到资本主义许多潜在的不公正, 它助长贪婪和不平等, 以及它有造成政治不稳定和专制主义的可能性。
