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HUME
A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED |
| By: |
Angela M Coventry |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£95.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0826489222 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780826489227 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
24 May, 2007 |
| Series: |
Guides for the Perplexed |
| Pages: |
194 |
| Description: |
David Hume is one of the most important philosophers in English. His monumental contributions to epistemology and metaphysics are represented in his two landmark works, "A Treatise of Human Nature" and "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding". This book gives an account of Hume's philosophy, his major works and ideas. |
| Synopsis: |
Continuum's "Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. David Hume is arguably one of the most important philosophers ever to have written in English. His monumental contributions to epistemology and metaphysics, represented in his two landmark works, "A Treatise of Human Nature" and "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding", were hugely influential on both sides of the Atlantic. Yet, he is also notorious as a puzzling and difficult thinker and students of his work and thought regularly face very particular intellectual challenges. "Hume: A Guide for the Perplexed" is a clear and thorough account of Hume's philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher.The book covers the whole range of Hume's work, offering examination of the key areas of his thought, including the origin and association of ideas, space and time, causal (inductive) reasoning, necessary connexions, free will, personal identity, and scepticism. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Hume's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of his work and ideas. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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