An Essay On the Depravity ... of Human Nature Wherein the Opinion [Sic] of La Bruiere &c. Are Supported Against D. Hume and Other Apologists for Mankind

<p>An Essay On the Depravity ... of Human Nature by Thomas O'Brien MacMahon presents a robust defense of traditional views on human nature against the more optimistic perspectives advanced by Enlightenment thinkers such as David Hume. MacMahon aligns himself with moralists like La Bruiere critiquing what he perceives as a decline in moral standards.</p><p>This work offers insight into 18th-century philosophical debates concerning the inherent goodness or wickedness of humanity and examines the social and ethical implications of differing viewpoints. This essay invites readers to reflect on the enduring relevance of these discussions to contemporary society.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>