The philosopher David Hume was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 26, 1711. Known for his re-thinking of causation, morality, and religion, Hume has left a lasting mark on history. James Madison, the "father" of the U.S. Constitution, drew heavily on Hume's writing, especially his "Idea of Perfect Commonwealth," which combated the belief at the time that a large country could not sustain a republican form of government. Hume's writing also influenced Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. The Historical Dictionary of Hume's Philosophy is the only Hume dictionary in existence. The book provides a substantial account of David Hume's life and the times in which he lived, and it provides an overview of his philosophical doctrines. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over a hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries covering key terms, as well as brief discussions of Hume's major works and of some of his most important predecessors, contemporaries, and successors.

About the Author
Kenneth R. Merrill is professor of philosophy emeritus and former department chair at the University of Oklahoma.

Reviews
It is a useful and important book on many levels....Merrill's Historical Dictionary of Hume's Philosophy deserves a place in all research libraries as well as the personal libraries of anyone who takes Hume's work seriously. -- Dan Flage, Professor of Philosophy, James Madison University
Merrill's dictionary is a model of rigorous investigative scholarship, and is likely to remain the standard work for years to come on the topic of David Hume. * American Reference Books Annual, August 2008 *
Merrill offers an excellent resource for anyone interested in David Hume, and modern era British philosophy more generally....Intended for nonspecialists, this dictionary is accessible to a wide audience. Its breadth and depth, however, make it appropriate for professionals as well. Highly recommended. Three-star review. * CHOICE, March 2009 *
Appropriate to students in higher education and for the libraries serving them. Intended not just for beginners but as a handy point of reference for more experienced readers, as well as for collection managers. * s *
A most valuable new tool for students of David Hume. -- Saul Traiger, Professor of Philosophy, Occidental College



Book Information
ISBN 9780810853614
Author Kenneth R. Merrill
Format Hardback
Page Count 376
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 653g
Dimensions(mm) 225mm * 148mm * 31mm