Elizabeth Radcliffe (ed.)

Gebundenes Buch

A Companion to Hume

Beschreibung

David Hume's revolutionary philosophies took an empirical approach to the study of human nature. Controversial in his time, he was accused of everything from atheism to moral corruption; he has since been recognized as one of the foremost thinkers of the late modern period, influencing the thought of nearly every philosopher in his wake. The arguments presented in his writings have survived three centuries of varying perspectives, and have had a lasting influence on the philosophy of mind, knowledge, religion, action, morality, economics, and politics. A Companion to Hume is the ideal resource for the study of one of history's most remarkable thinkers, demonstrating the range of Hume's work and illuminating the ongoing debates that they have generated. Comprised of twenty-nine expertly commissioned essays addressing such expansive topics of knowledge, passion, morality, religion, economics, and politics, this collection examines the paradoxes of Hume's thought and his legacy, covering the methods, themes, and consequences of his contributions to philosophy.

Autor

Elizabeth S. Radcliffe is Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University. Her areas of specialization include Hume, ethical theory, motivational psychology, and seventeenth- and eighteenth-century philosophy. She is the author of On Hume (2000), editor of A Companion to Hume (Blackwell, 2007), and was co-editor of the journal Hume Studies from 2000 to 2005.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 592
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 185mm x 49mm
• Gewicht: 1211g
• ISBN-13: 9781405114554
• ISBN-10: 140511455X
• Artikelnr.: 21819260

Rezensionen

"This is a superb collection of essays by both established Humescholars and newer names in Hume studies . . . such books do thisjob very well and this one on Hume especially so: the reader isfortunate to have as guides, Louis Loeb on induction, Rachel Cohonon the passions, and Terence Penelhum on religion, to pick, asexamples, just three of the excellent range of authors".(Metapsychology Online Reviews, 2011)

"Blackwell's fortieth Companion to Philosophy is a splendid andlong-overdue Companion to Hume, expertly pulled together byElizabeth Radcliffe, a former editor of the journal HumeStudies. Although the Blackwell Companions are promoted as astudent reference series, this particular volume is clearly ofconsiderable value to

serious scholars as well." (Religion in theAge of Enlightenment, December 2010)"One distinctive feature ofthis Blackwell Companion to Hume is that it attempts to bemore careful than is common with books of its sort to mark adistinction between explicating Hume's own ideas and arguments, andassessing their relevance to present-day philosophical discussion."(Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, February 2009)

"[The book is] highly approachable, well-organized, and--ina field where a lot is published--a distinctive addition. Abook for academic and specialist libraries almost exclusively."(Reference Reviews, Issue 7 2008)

"The essays are of uniformly high quality, and many are writtenby well-established, respected philosophers.... David Hume iswidely recognized as one of the most important and influentialfigures in modern philosophy. Every library should have a copy ofthis valuable resource, which will appeal to anyone interested inHume's philosophy. Highly recommended." (Choice, November2008)"An outstanding collection that will be both a guide for studentsand a stimulus to scholars. Elizabeth Radcliffe and herdistinguished contributors cast fresh and clarifying light on eachof the many topics they address."
-Kenneth Winkler, Yale University

"Elizabeth Radcliffe has achieved a remarkable feat of editorialorganization. This will be a major reference resource for those whowant to see the main directions in which Hume studies are currentlyheading. Topics are well chosen. Contributors range from some ofour most distinguished senior scholars to talented recruits fromthe rising generation."
-M.A. Stewart, University of Aberdeen