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An original, rigorous, and daring reappraisal and recategorization of David Hume. In the first book of its kind, Bernard Freydberg places David Hume firmly in the tradition of the Platonic dialogues, and regards him as a proper ancestor of contemporary continental philosophy. Although Hume is largely confined to his historical context within British Empiricism, his skepticism resonates with the Socratic Ignorance expressed by Plato, and his account of experience points toward very contemporary concerns in continental thought. Through close readings of An Enquiry Concerning the Human Understanding , An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals , and the essay “On the Standard of Taste,” Freydberg traces a philosophy of imagination that will set the stage for wider consideration of Hume within continental thought. “…Bernard Freydberg’s work displays a rare combination of synoptic measure-taking and close exegesis. His subjects are consistent with his allegiance to the Continental tradition, but his style bears the compact precision typically ascribed to Analytic philosophy. His readings are decisive and novel, yet kept within the limits of demonstrable warrant. No point is belabo

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Author

Hume, David; Hume, David; Freydberg, Bernard

Publisher

State University of New York Press (SUNY Press)

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9781438442167

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Philosophy, Social Science, Humanities

Rating

5 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14