The Cambridge Companion to Hume
Essays on the influence of a philosophical giant
Jacqueline Taylor editor David Fate Norton editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:8th Dec '08
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This volume explores David Hume's extensive influence on various philosophical fields. The Cambridge Companion to Hume includes new essays and updated content.
The Cambridge Companion to Hume offers a comprehensive exploration of David Hume's influential ideas across various fields, including knowledge theory, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion. This second edition enhances the original work with six new essays and a fresh introduction, ensuring that readers receive updated insights into Hume's contributions. The volume features fifteen essays that delve into the complexities of Hume's thought, painting a picture of a philosopher who, despite his critical skepticism, managed to construct a significant and constructive worldview.
In addition to exploring Hume's impact on philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics, and political theory, the Cambridge Companion to Hume also addresses his influence on social history and aesthetic theory. Each essay provides a unique perspective on Hume's work, highlighting his role as a pivotal figure in the development of modern thought. The inclusion of Hume's two autobiographies adds a personal touch, offering readers a glimpse into the life of this remarkable thinker.
This updated edition is designed for both newcomers to Hume's philosophy and those looking to deepen their understanding. The carefully curated bibliography serves as a valuable resource for anyone beginning their study of Hume. With its broad scope and insightful essays, the Cambridge Companion to Hume remains an essential guide for anyone interested in the lasting legacy of Hume's ideas.
'The breadth of The Cambridge Companion to Hume matches the sweeping scope of Hume's thought. … Even though each essay considers in depth a distinct area of Hume's thinking, this volume has the cohesiveness of a text, with some of the authors writing with an explicit awareness of other essays included in the collection … Norton has admirably produced a book that will serve as an invaluable and enduring repository of accessible presentations by accomplished scholars on the major areas of Hume's thought.' Elizabeth S. Radcliffe, Philosophical Review
' … a valuable resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate classes … hough Hume specialists will surely find this book helpful - especially as a starting point for filling in gaps in their knowledge - it is crafted with a larger audience in mind. Nonspecialists will find the essays accessible and stimulating, full of useful material both about Hume's intellectual context and about Hume's contributions to shaping issues that grip us now.' Ira Singer, Ethics
' … an attractive volume. It will be useful both to those who want to see the grand design of Hume's work as well as those who are interested only in his contributions to one or another discipline.' John Immerwahr, International Studies in Philosophy
' … individual articles will be useful to those teaching Hume, and will provide an excellent resource for students or researchers who are writing on one of these topics. In my judgement, the book is generally reliable …' Nathan Brett, Dialogue
ISBN: 9780521859868
Dimensions: 234mm x 162mm x 38mm
Weight: 880g
578 pages
2nd Revised edition