Hume and the Demands of Philosophy - Science, Skepticism, and Moderation

This book argues that Hume is a radical epistemic skeptic who gives only practical reasons for retaining belief in sensory beliefs and the deliverances of reason. He advises us to take a moderate approach to the demands of philosophy, since they sometimes diverge from the demands of life.

List of contents

Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Introduction: The Problem of Hume's Skepticism

An Overview of Book 1 of the Treatise

Philosophy and Justification in the Treatise

Reason and Skepticism in the Treatise

Senses and Skepticism in the Treatise

The Purely Practical Response to Skepticism in the Treatise

Philosophy and Justification in the Enquiry

The Purely Practical Response to Skepticism in the Enquiry

Skepticism, Irreligion, and Moderation

Bibliography
Index
About the Author

About the author

Nathan I. Sasser is assistant professor of philosophy and head of the humanities department at Greenville Technical College.

Summary

This book argues that Hume is a radical epistemic skeptic who gives only practical reasons for retaining belief in sensory beliefs and the deliverances of reason. He advises us to take a moderate approach to the demands of philosophy, since they sometimes diverge from the demands of life.

Product details

• Authors: Nathan I. Sasser
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2022
• EAN: 9781793623218
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-321-8
• No. of pages: 228
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Epistemology, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, HISTORY / Modern / 18th Century, Philosophy of Science, General & world history, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Impact of science & technology on society, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, C 1700 To C 1800