The Continuum Companion To Hume
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2012
Language: eng
Number of pages: 447
ISBN-13: 9780826443595
Description: David Hume (1711-1776), philosopher, historian, andessayist, is widely considered to be Britains 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.