Cognition and commitment in Hume's philosophy
By: Don Garrett.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 270
Subjects: Hume, David, 1711-1776.; Knowledge, Theory of.; Skepticism.; Belief and doubt.
Description: There exists alongside the celebration of Hume's work for its philosophical brilliance and elegance of style considerable disagreement over the meaning of Hume's most famous doctrines, the precise nature of his philosophical greatness, and the value of his contributions for contemporary philosophy. A series of interpretive difficulties has led some to accuse the work of contradiction and disunity.

In this vigorous new study, Don Garrett takes up the charges against Hume, demonstrates their weakness, and solves a number of well-known interpretive puzzles that have long stood in the way of a complete understanding and accurate assessment of Hume's philosophy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-263) and index.