Theory and Practice in the Philosophy of David Hume [electronic resource] /
Wiley, James.author.
An original interpretation of Hume's philosophy as centered on the relationship between theory and practice. The author argues that Hume's Essays and History represent a humanist practical philosophy derived from the speculative philosophy of A Treatise of Human Nature and the Enquiries .
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Hume and the problem of theory and practice in philosophy and political theory -- Hume's naturalism and skepticism in the treatise and his appeal from theory to practice -- The systematic theory of theory of the treatise of human nature -- The behaviorist theory of practice of the treatise -- The practical philosophies of skepticism and commercial humanism -- The common sense theory of theory of the enquiries, essays, and history of England -- The common sense theory of practice of the later works -- Hume, theory, and practice today.
An original interpretation of Hume's philosophy as centered on the relationship between theory and practice. The author argues that Hume's Essays and History represent a humanist practical philosophy derived from the speculative philosophy of A Treatise of Human Nature and the Enquiries .
Hume, David, 1711-1776.
Political philosophy.
Social sciences-Philosophy.
Modern philosophy.
Movement (Philosophy).
Political Philosophy.
Social Philosophy.
Modern Philosophy.
Philosophical Traditions.