The Imagination in Hume's Philosophy: The Canvas of the Mind

Timothy M. Costelloe

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2018

The Imagination in Hume's Philosophy

The Canvas of the Mind

Timothy M. Costelloe

In the series Edinburgh Studies in Scottish Philosophy

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474436410

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About this book

A systematic treatment of Hume’s conception of imagination in all the main topics of his philosophy

The prominence of the imagination in David Hume’s philosophy has been recognised by generations of readers. In this rich study, Timothy Costelloe gives us the most complete picture yet of Hume’s view of imagination – and its place in his philosophy.

Costelloe convincingly shows that Hume’s concept of imagination is coherent, formulating the features that compose its distinctive character. Discover how this understanding of imagination informs Hume’s approach to the various subjects he treats in his work: metaphysics, morals and politics, aesthetics, history, religion and the practice of philosophy itself.

Key Features

The first systematic, book-length study on the nature and role of the imagination in Hume’s philosophy
Gives a completely new perspective on Hume’s thought, which opens up a great deal of further debate and discussion
Draws from the whole of Hume’s corpus
Treats all the major areas Hume considers in his philosophy including metaphysics, morals and politics, aesthetics, history, religion and philosophy

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	vi
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	viii
List of Abbreviations Publicly Available Download PDF	xiii
Series Editor’s Introduction Publicly Available Download PDF	xv
1 Hume’s Imagination Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 328
Keywords: Philosophy

eBook

Published: March 24, 2022
ISBN: 9781474436410