An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals

Hume's first and boldest book, complete in its three parts: the understanding, the passions and morals. Here he argues that our ideas come from impressions and that causation rests on habit, not reason.

David Hume

The best place to start with Hume. In short, clear sections he explains where ideas come from, why we can't prove cause and effect, and what that means for miracles and free will.

David Hume

Hume's own short summary of the Treatise, published anonymously in 1740 to win readers. It sets out his argument on cause and effect in a few clear pages.

David Hume