Hume's Philosophy of the Self

ISBN-13: 9780415248020 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 212 str.

A. E. Pitson

Opis

This is a clear assessment of Hume's theories of the self and personal identity, including his famous 'Treatise on Human Nature'. Tony Pitson examines the continuing relevance of Hume's theories for contemporary philosophy.

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.