What David Hume thinks about taste

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Scottish philosopher of the Scottish Enlightenment (1711 to 1776), born in Edinburgh; author of A Treatise of Human Nature, the Enquiries, and a History of England.

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2 dated positions, c. 1741–1776, in their own words. Our reading of what David Hume has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. c. 1741–1776

   Our readingDelicacy of taste should be cultivated, while delicacy of passion should be remedied

   Their wordsI believe, however, every one will agree with me, that notwithstanding this resemblance, delicacy of taste is as much to be desired and cultivated, as delicacy of passion is to be lamented, and to be remedied, if possible.

   ↗Essays, Moral and Political (selection; 1741-1776)gutenberg.org All 20 from this book

3. c. 1741–1776

   Our readingThe sublime, passionate ancient eloquence shows a juster taste than modern argumentative eloquence

   Their wordsNow, to judge by this rule, ancient eloquence, that is, the sublime and passionate, is of a much juster taste than the modern, or the argumentative and rational, and, if properly executed, will always have more command and authority over mankind.

   ↗Essays, Moral and Political (selection; 1741-1776)gutenberg.org All 20 from this book