Hume's Philosophy Of The Self

ISBN-13: 9780415248013 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 262 str.

A. E. Pitson

Opis

This is an 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.

Spis treści

Chapter Introduction; Part I The mental aspects of personal identity; Chapter 1 The self and human nature; Chapter 2 Hume and the idea of self; Chapter 3 Hume on the mind/body relation; Chapter 4 Hume's second thoughts about personal identity; Part II The agency aspect of personal identity; Chapter 5 Hume on character and the self; Chapter 6 Human and animal nature; Chapter 7 Hume and agency; Chapter 8 Hume and other minds;

O autorze

A. E. Pitson is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Stirling.