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David Hume (1711-1776), philosopher, historian, and essayist, is
widely considered to be Britain's greatest philosopher. One of the
leading intellectual figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, his
major works and central ideas, especially his radical empiricism
and his critique of the pretensions of philosophical rationalism,
remain hugely influential on contemporary philosophers. This
comprehensive and accessible guide to Hume's life and work includes
21 specially commissioned essays, written by a team of leading
experts, covering every aspect of Hume's thought. The Companion
presents details of Hume's life, historical and philosophical
context, providing students with a comprehensive overview of all
the key themes and topics apparent in his work, including his
accounts of causal reasoning, scepticism, the soul and the self,
action, reason, free will, miracles, natural religion, politics,
human nature, women, economics and history, and an account of his
reception and enduring influence. This textbook is indispensable to
anyone studying in the areas of Hume Studies, British, and
eighteenth-century philosophy.
David Hume (1711-1776), philosopher, historian, and essayist, is
widely considered to be Britain's greatest philosopher.One of the
leading intellectual figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, his
major works and central ideas, especially his radical empiricism
and his critique of the pretensions of philosophical rationalism,
remain hugely influential on contemporary philosophers. This
comprehensive and accessible guide to Hume's life and work includes
21 specially commissioned essays, written by a team of leading
experts, covering every aspect of Hume's thought. The Companion
presents details of Hume's life, historical and philosophical
context, a comprehensive overview of all the key themes and topics
apparent in his work, including his accounts of causal reasoning,
scepticism, the soul and the self, action, reason, free will,
miracles, natural religion, politics, human nature, women,
economics and history, and an account of his reception and enduring
influence. This is an essential reference tool for anyone working
in the fields of Hume Studies and Eighteenth-Century Philosophy.
"Continuum's Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible
introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores
the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key
passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a
thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for
undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource
for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text.
David Hume is widely considered to be the greatest British
philosopher and his "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" is the
most frequently studied of all his works - a key text in the study
of empiricist thought. This is a hugely important and exciting, yet
challenging, piece of philosophical writing. In "Hume's Enquiry
Concerning Human Understanding: A Reader's Guide", Allen Bailey and
Dan O'Brien explain the philosophical background against which the
book was written and the key themes inherent in the text. The book
then guides the reader to a clear understanding of the text as a
whole, before exploring the reception and influence of this classic
philosophical work. This is the ideal companion to study of this
most influential and challenging of texts.
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