Continuum Companion to Hume

David Hume (1711-1776) philosopher historian and essayist is widely considered to be Britain''s greatest philosopher.One of the leading intellectual figures of the Scottish Enlightenment his major works and central ideas especially his radical empiricism and his critique of the pretensions of philosophical rationalism remain hugely influential on contemporary philosophers. This comprehensive and accessible guide to Hume''s life and work includes 21 specially commissioned essays written by a team of leading experts covering every aspect of Hume''s thought. The Companion presents details of Hume''s life historical and philosophical context a comprehensive overview of all the key themes and topics apparent in his work including his accounts of causal reasoning scepticism the soul and the self action reason free will miracles natural religion politics human nature women economics and history and an account of his reception and enduring influence. This is an essential reference tool for anyone working in the fields of Hume Studies and Eighteenth-Century Philosophy.