Theory and Practice in the Philosophy of David Hume

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Springer, Jul 31, 2012 - Philosophy - 328 pages
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 .
 

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Nature
The Behaviorist Theory of Practice of the Treatise
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Hume Theory and Practice Today
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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JAMES WILEY has taught at a number of universities across the USA including The Johns Hopkins University and most recently Western Michigan University.

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