Hume's Theory of Causation: A Quasi-Realist Interpretation

Continuum Books (2006)
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Presents an interpretation of David Hume's account of what a 'cause' is. This book emphasises on the connections between Hume's theories of cause, space and time, morals, and aesthetics.

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