The Cambridge Companion to Hume's Treatise
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The Cambridge Companion to Hume's Treatise by Donald C Ainslie
A valuable resource for students of Hume, British empiricism and modern philosophy, this Companion examines the arguments in A Treatise of Human Nature and considers their historical context. Hume's distinctive views on causation, motivation, free will, moral evaluation and the origins of justice continue to influence present-day philosophical debate.
'This eagerly awaited volume is excellent and an indispensable aid to scholar and student alike in the study of Hume's Treatise' Eric Schliesser, Universiteit Gent, Belgium
'This volume offers a fresh look at Hume's endlessly engaging Treatise of Human Nature by some of today's best scholars. Noteworthy for its selective coverage of the entire book, and for its clarity and accessibility, the volume will appeal to scholars and students alike.' Alison Simmons, Harvard University, Massachusetts
'Ainslie and Butler have assembled a superb collection of articles on Hume's masterwork, written by top scholars in the field and, taken together, covering all of the major topics that Hume addressed in his work. The resulting volume is both an essential reference work for students and a major contribution to Hume studies.' Edwin McCann, University of Southern California
'This volume offers a fresh look at Hume's endlessly engaging Treatise of Human Nature by some of today's best scholars. Noteworthy for its selective coverage of the entire book, and for its clarity and accessibility, the volume will appeal to scholars and students alike.' Alison Simmons, Harvard University, Massachusetts
'Ainslie and Butler have assembled a superb collection of articles on Hume's masterwork, written by top scholars in the field and, taken together, covering all of the major topics that Hume addressed in his work. The resulting volume is both an essential reference work for students and a major contribution to Hume studies.' Edwin McCann, University of Southern California
Donald C. Ainslie is the Principal of University College and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. He has published articles in numerous journals, including Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, the Journal of the History of Philosophy, the Canadian Journal of Philosophy, Hume Studies and Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics. Annemarie Butler is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Iowa State University and book review editor for Hume Studies. Her articles have appeared in the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, History of Philosophy Quarterly, the Journal of Scottish Philosophy, Hume Studies and Dialogue.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521529143 |
| ISBN 10 | 052152914X |
| Title | The Cambridge Companion to Hume's Treatise |
| Author | Donald C Ainslie |
| Series | Cambridge Companions To Philosophy |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2015-01-26 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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