书名: Hume's Philosophy of the Self (Routledge Studies in Eighteenth Century Philosophy)
作者: A. E. Pitson (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 1st edition (October 28, 2002)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415248019
ISBN-13: 978-0415248013
Book Description
This is a clear assessment of Hume's theories of the self and personal identity, including his famous Treatise on Human Nature. Pitson provides a critical exploration of his thinking, also examining the continuing relevance of Hume's theories for contemporary philosophy and relating it to his broader reflections on human nature itself.
Divided into two parts, Pitson's study follows Hume's important distinction between two aspects of personal identity: the "mental" and the "agency". The first part discusses Hume's conception of the mind as a "bundle" or "system" of perceptions and explores Hume's position on the traditional mind/body problem. In the second part Pitson examines a range of topics including Hume's treatment of character, the relationship between human and animal nature, and the nature of agency.
Review
"This book is excellent . . . The combination of accurate scholarship and philosophical acumen deserves high praise." -- Terence Penelhum, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, University of Calgary
"An excellent book . . . Pitson deserves congratulations for a masterly discussion, written with great clarity and control, full of interesting ideas, and establishing his main claims on the basis of careful reading, cogent argument, and extensive familiarity with the scholarly literature. This book is the most substantial monograph-length treatment of this central aspect of Hume's philosophy that is currently available." -- Martin Bell, Professor of Philosophy, Manchester Metropolitan Univesity
About the Author
A. E. Pitson is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Stirling.
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作者: A. E. Pitson (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 1st edition (October 28, 2002)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415248019
ISBN-13: 978-0415248013
Book Description
This is a clear assessment of Hume's theories of the self and personal identity, including his famous Treatise on Human Nature. Pitson provides a critical exploration of his thinking, also examining the continuing relevance of Hume's theories for contemporary philosophy and relating it to his broader reflections on human nature itself.
Divided into two parts, Pitson's study follows Hume's important distinction between two aspects of personal identity: the "mental" and the "agency". The first part discusses Hume's conception of the mind as a "bundle" or "system" of perceptions and explores Hume's position on the traditional mind/body problem. In the second part Pitson examines a range of topics including Hume's treatment of character, the relationship between human and animal nature, and the nature of agency.
Review
"This book is excellent . . . The combination of accurate scholarship and philosophical acumen deserves high praise." -- Terence Penelhum, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, University of Calgary
"An excellent book . . . Pitson deserves congratulations for a masterly discussion, written with great clarity and control, full of interesting ideas, and establishing his main claims on the basis of careful reading, cogent argument, and extensive familiarity with the scholarly literature. This book is the most substantial monograph-length treatment of this central aspect of Hume's philosophy that is currently available." -- Martin Bell, Professor of Philosophy, Manchester Metropolitan Univesity
About the Author
A. E. Pitson is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Stirling.
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