Theory and Practice in the Philosophy of David Hume

by James Wiley

Overview

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 .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137026415
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	07/31/2012
Series:	Asan-Palgrave Macmillan Series
Edition description:	2012
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About 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.

Table of Contents

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 Index