COCI C1102 Lecture 1: CC_Hume_Enquiry_Notes

• School: Columbia University
• Department: Contemporary Civilization
• Course: COCI C1102
• Professor: asheeshsiddique

Document Summary

David hume- an enquiry concerning the principles of morals (13-93) David hume- an enquiry concerning the principles of morals (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) R: determines how/why something is useful to us/others. A: depend on social structures/include justice+fidelity to promises. 01/21/2016: allegiance, chastity, modesty, duties: of sovereign states to keep treaties, respect boundaries, protect ambassadors. N: originate in nature/more universal: compassion, generosity, gratitude, friendship, fidelity, etc. Reason: does not cause our actions; moral sentiments (cid:1) motivate us. Actions: caused by a combo of utility/sentiment.