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Hume by James A. Harris

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Book name: Hume (2024)
Category: Biography
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Pages: 600 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 2015, midnight
The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the life and philosophy of the Enlightenment thinker David Hume, delving into his contributions to epistemology, ethics, and religion. It examines Hume's skepticism about human understanding, his theories on human nature, and his impact on subsequent philosophical thought. The author contextualizes Hume's work within the intellectual and cultural milieu of 18th-century Britain, highlighting his interactions with contemporaries and the lasting influence of his ideas on modern philosophy. Through detailed analysis, the book presents Hume as a pivotal figure whose ideas continue to resonate in contemporary discussions on reason, belief, and human experience.

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James A.   Harris

James A. Harris

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