Hume and Conservatism
@article{Wolin1954HumeAC, title={Hume and Conservatism}, author={Sheldon S. Wolin}, journal={American Political Science Review}, year={1954}, volume={48}, pages={999 - 1016} }
Although David Hume's stature as a philosopher has rarely been questioned, his claims as a political theorist have fared less well. Jefferson showed deep hostility towards Hume's ideas, while John Adams could find agreement with only a few points. Later opinion has been less vehement but still reserved. Thomas Huxley thought Hume's political writings suggestive, but on the whole marred by an unabashed desire for literary success. In Sir Leslie Stephen's judgment Hume was guilty of a “cynical…
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