Contains 13 essays presenting a variety of feminist perspectives on a range of Hume's writings. Contributors, including scholars of philosophy, political science, theology, and English, address Hume's theory of knowledge; his conception of human inquiry and the human mind; his treatment of the passions, emotions, and virtue; his conception of moral education; his views on aesthetics and religion; and his historical work. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) | |