Description: Known today mainly as a teacher of Adam Smith (1723-90) and an influence on David Hume (1711-76), Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746) was a first-rate thinker whose work deserves study on its own merit. Spanning his entire literary career, this collection brings together selections from Hutcheson's greater and lesser known works.
Brief description:
John McHugh is visiting assistant professor of philosophy at Denison University. He previously taught at Colby College and Boston University. He has published on the moral philosophy of Adam Smith.
Review Quotes:
McHugh's... volume... on Francis Hutcheson provides a clear and accurate introduction to those who are not familiar with Hutcheson's overall thinking
--Christina Chuang "Journal of Scottish Philosophy"