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About this book
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to David Hume. Catalog subjects include Ethics; Conduct of life. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.
- First published
- Unknown year
- Language
- English
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #4320
English level
B2–C1 · Deep reading
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is calibrated from 36,480 sampled words across 20 chapters: sentences average 30.4 words, 61.3% exceed 24 words and 13.1% of words are nine letters or longer.
Explore the B2–C1 level →Sentence rhythm
What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 30.4 words, with 27.6% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
13.1% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
Medium commitment
Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 9 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
The full text is ready with speech, lookup and saved progress.
CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.
Table of contents
20 chapters
- 01CONTENTS PAGE2 min
- 02APPENDIX.2 min
- 03SECTION I. OF THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MORALS.9 min
- 04PART I.3 min
- 05PART II.5 min
- 06PART I. — Section 614 min
- 07PART II. — Section 719 min
- 08SECTION IV.9 min
- 09PART I. — Section 99 min
- 10PART II. — Section 1021 min
- 11PART I. — Section 1116 min
- 12PART II. — Section 128 min
- 13SECTION VII.15 min
- 14SECTION VIII.10 min
- 15PART I. — Section 159 min
- 16PART II. — Section 168 min
- 17APPENDIX I. CONCERNING MORAL SENTIMENT14 min
- 18APPENDIX II. OF SELF-LOVE.11 min
- 19APPENDIX III. SOME FARTHER CONSIDERATIONS WITH REGARD TO JUSTICE.13 min
- 20APPENDIX IV. OF SOME VERBAL DISPUTES.16 min
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