Product Description

Stresses the importance of Hume's An Inquiry concerning Human Understanding not only as a philosophical text in its own right, but also as the starting point for developing an understanding of broader philosophical issues. Flew takes in such modern thinkers as Peirce, Wittgenstein, Frege, and Ryle. First published in 1961, this is a reprint of the corrected 1966 edition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2949904 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 295 pages

Review
"Any subsequent discussion of Hume's secularism will have to begin with Flew." -- John Passmore, The Philosophical Review

"Either as a study for those well-acquainted with Hume or as a guide for beginners, Hume's Philosophy of Belief will be useful reading." -- Journal of the History of Philosophy

"I think very highly of the book. It has scholarship and fire. Almost a record." -- Gilbert Ryle

"[A]dmirably clear to read . . . he ought to give sufficient food for thought to any worthwhile student, and make him read the Inquiry more profitably." -- Mind