The Cambridge companion to Hume Edited by David Fate Norton ___________________________________________________________ SYNOPSIS David Hume is now considered one of the most important philosophers of the Western world. Although best known for his contributions to the theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion, Hume also influenced developments in the philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics, political and economic theory, political and social history, and aesthetic theory. The fifteen essays in this volume address all aspects of Hume's thought. The picture of him that emerges is that of a thinker who, though often critical to the point of skepticism, was nonetheless able to build on that skepticism a constructive, viable, and profoundly important view of the world. Also included in this volume are Hume's two brief autobiographies and a bibliography suited to those beginning their study of Hume. ". . . This volume moves beyond the two-dimensional description of Hume as the destructive skeptic in order to highlight the constructive and innovative dimensions of Hume's thought . . . the essays offer a topical focus with a progression that is modelled after Hume's own development of thought. . . . a rich contextualisation for the reader to gain a fuller sense of Hume's thoughts and influence in numerous arenas that have a lasting significance today ABOUT THIS BOOK Paperback in great condition! Pencil marks rubbed out on ffep; good clean condition throughout. Both front and rear cover have that slight curl - two creases on the top right hand corner. Please check pictures and don't hesitate to ask  if you have any queries!   167