Hume's Epistemology and Metaphysics

David Hume stands as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy.Hume's Epistemology and Metaphysics presents in a clear, concise, and accessible style the key themes of David Hume's philosophy. Key problems raised by Hume are analyzed carefully and clearly. These include: * whether there can be rational demonstrations of anything's existence including that of God * whether our belief in the existence of matter can be justified * whether our scientific knowledge rests on inferences that cannot be rationally justified. Key features of the book also include discussion of Kant's responses to Hume and Hume's place as a founder of empiricism. Throughout the book, Georges Dicker also illustrates the contemporary relevance of Hume's philosophy with a discussion of more recent criticisms of Hume's thour s3