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The aim is to reassess David Hume’s review of Robert Henry’s History of Great Britain, revealing overlooked critiques and insights.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Revisiting David Hume’s Review of the Rev. Robert Henry’s History of Great Britain: Illuminating Hume on Religion, Politics, and Modernity

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The aim is to reassess David Hume’s review of Robert Henry’s History of Great Britain, revealing overlooked critiques and insights.
Close reading of Hume's review of Henry's work.
Contextual analysis of Henry’s History and Hume’s own writings.
Comparison with other Humean reviews to provide additional insights.
Hume’s review is found to be less favorable than previously believed.
Critiques the core aspects of Henry's antiquarian account.
Offers new context for understanding Hume’s approach to religion and modernity.

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This analysis uncovers Hume’s critical view on Henry’s work, suggesting deeper implications on religion and politics.

Mark G. Spencer (2023) studied this question.

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