Continuum Companion to Hume

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