Parent Guide > Of the Dignity or Meanness of Human Nature
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Of the Dignity or Meanness of Human Nature" by David Hume.
In this essay, Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776) discusses how one should approach the question of whether man is inherently good or evil.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Morality as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What is good and how do we know?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this philosophy article at home:
- What was "Of the Dignity or Meanness of Human Nature" about?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: