CHAPTER VIII.

1751-1752. ÆT. 40-41.

Sir Gilbert Elliot--Hume's intimacy with him--Their Philosophical Correspondence--Dialogues on Natural Religion--Residence in Edinburgh--Jack's Land--Publication of the "Inquiry concerning the Principles of Morals"--The Utilitarian Theory--Attempt to obtain the Chair of Moral Philosophy in Glasgow--Competition with Burke--Publication of the "Political Discourses"--The foundation of Political Economy--French Translations. 319