My Own Life

Amidst his declining health, David Hume reflects on his life with a blend of humor and resilience in My Own Life. He shares insights into his upbringing, family ties, and his relentless pursuit of self-improvement and literary acclaim. Remarkably, he expresses a lack of pain and a buoyant spirit during his final days, contemplating that this period might be the one he would choose to relive. The biography concludes with heartfelt letters from Adam Smith, honoring Hume and recounting the impact of his passing.