An original interpretation of Hume’s philosophy as centered on the relationship between theory and practice. The author argues that Hume’s Essays and History represent a humanist practical philosophy derived from the speculative philosophy of A Treatise of Human Nature and the Enquiries .
Table of Content
Acknowledgements Hume and the Problem of Theory and Practice in Philosophy and Political Theory Hume’s Naturalism and Skepticism in the Treatise and His Appeal from Theory to Practice The Systematic Theory of Theory of the Treatise of Human Nature The Behaviorist Theory of Practice of the Treatise The Practical Philosophies of Skepticism and Commercial Humanism The Common Sense Theory of Theory of the Enquiries, Essays and History of England The Common Sense Theory of Practice of the Later Works Hume, Theory and Practice Today Notes Bibliography IndexAbout the author
JAMES WILEY has taught at a number of universities across the USA including The Johns Hopkins University and most recently Western Michigan University.
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 328 ● ISBN 9781137026422 ● File size 2.0 MB ● Publisher Palgrave Macmillan UK ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2012 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 4971403 ● Copy protection Social DRM