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The Continuum Companion to Hume

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David Hume , philosopher, historian, andessayist, is widely considered to be Britain's greatest philosopher.One of the leading intellectual figures ofthe Scottish Enlightenment, his major works and central ideas, especially hisradical empiricism and his critique of the pretensions of philosophicalrationalism, remain hugely influential on contemporary philosophers.This comprehensive and accessible guide to Hume'slife and work includes 21 specially commissioned essays, written by a team ofleading experts, covering every aspect of Hume's thought. The Companion presents details of Hume'slife, historical and philosophical context, a comprehensive overview of all thekey themes and topics apparent in his work, including his accounts of causalreasoning, scepticism, the soul and the self, action, reason, free will, miracles, natural religion, politics, human nature, women, economics andhistory, and an account of his reception and enduring influence. This is anessential reference tool for anyone working in the fields of Hume Studies and Eighteenth-CenturyPhilosophy."

Pages: 472

Format: ebook

Publisher: Continuum

Release: March 08, 2012

ISBN: 1441114610

ISBN 13: 9781441114617

The Continuum Companion to Hume

0/5 ( ratings)

David Hume , philosopher, historian, andessayist, is widely considered to be Britain's greatest philosopher.One of the leading intellectual figures ofthe Scottish Enlightenment, his major works and central ideas, especially hisradical empiricism and his critique of the pretensions of philosophicalrationalism, remain hugely influential on contemporary philosophers.This comprehensive and accessible guide to Hume'slife and work includes 21 specially commissioned essays, written by a team ofleading experts, covering every aspect of Hume's thought. The Companion presents details of Hume'slife, historical and philosophical context, a comprehensive overview of all thekey themes and topics apparent in his work, including his accounts of causalreasoning, scepticism, the soul and the self, action, reason, free will, miracles, natural religion, politics, human nature, women, economics andhistory, and an account of his reception and enduring influence. This is anessential reference tool for anyone working in the fields of Hume Studies and Eighteenth-CenturyPhilosophy."

Pages: 472

Format: ebook

Publisher: Continuum

Release: March 08, 2012

ISBN: 1441114610

ISBN 13: 9781441114617

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