Hume-Arg Philosophers

by Barry Stroud

Overview

The purpose of this series is to provide a contemporary assessment and history of the entire course of philosophical thought. Each book constitutes a detailed, critical introduction to the work of a philosopher of major influence and significance. This volume seeks to provide a comprehensive interpretation of Hume’s philosophy and to expound and discuss his central problems against the background of that general interpretation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415203630
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/06/1999
Series:	Arguments of the Philosophers
Edition description:	ANN
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1450L (what's this?)

About the Author

Barry Stroud

Table of Contents

Preface 1. The Study of Human Nature 2. The Theory of Ideas 3. Causality and the Inference from the Observed to the Unobserved: The Negative Phase 4. Belief and the Idea of Necessary Connection: The Positive Phase 5. The Continued and Distinct Existence of Bodies 6. The Idea od Personal Identity 7. Action, Reason and Passion 8. Reason, Passion and Morality 9. Morality and Society 10. Problems and Prospects of Humean Naturalism Notes Bibliography Index