Abstract

This work explores in an extended and illuminating way an issue Wertz has pursued in several articles over the years: Humes understanding of the methodological and epistemological ties between philosophy and history. It reflects a thorough knowledge of both the Hume corpus and the secondary literature on Hume. This familiarity with primary and secondary texts is evident both in the body of Wertzs book and in the extensive and informative footnotes. The footnotes alone are a rich source of guidance for anyone interested in Hume scholarship.