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Cognition and Commitment in Hume's Philosophy
Don Garrett
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hardcover. It is argued that David Hume wrote carelessly and contradicted himself, and that no sound philosophy emerges from his writings. This work argues that such criticism of Hume is without basis. Offering solutions to problems in Hume studies, it shows the continuing relevance of Hume's philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 620. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
It is widely believed that Hume often wrote carelessly and contradicted himself, and that no unified, sound philosophy emerges from his writings. Don Garrett demonstrates that such criticisms of Hume are without basis. Offering fresh and trenchant solutions to longstanding problems in Hume studies, Garrett's penetrating analysis also makes clear the continuing relevance of Hume's philosophy.
It is widely believed that Hume often wrote carelessly and contradicted himself, and that no unified, sound philosophy emerges from his writings. Don Garrett demonstrates that such criticisms of Hume are without basis. Offering fresh and trenchant solutions to longstanding problems in Hume studies, Garrett's penetrating analysis also makes clear the continuing relevance of Hume's philosophy.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
OUP USA
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195097214
SKU
KSG0033050
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99-1
Reviews for Cognition and Commitment in Hume's Philosophy
A significant contribution to Hume studies.
Jonathan Bennett, Syracuse University
I know of no other writer on Hume who has been this assiduous in finding interpretive difficulties in the text and then taking them head on....Beautifully written.
Robert J. Fogelin, Dartmouth College
Jonathan Bennett, Syracuse University
I know of no other writer on Hume who has been this assiduous in finding interpretive difficulties in the text and then taking them head on....Beautifully written.
Robert J. Fogelin, Dartmouth College