Comprised of twenty-nine specially commissioned essays, A Companion to Hume examines the depth of the philosophies and influence of one of history's most remarkable thinkers. * Demonstrates the range of Hume's work and illuminates the ongoing debates that it has generated * Organized by subject, with introductions to each section to orient the reader * Explores topics such as knowledge, passion, morality, religion, economics, and politics * Examines the paradoxes of Hume's thought and his legacy, covering the methods, themes, and consequences of his contributions to philosophy
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"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
"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