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Hume

  • PHIL4105
  • Semester 1 (see Timetable)
  • 6 points
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Hume (1711–1776) is a seminal figure in the history of modern philosophy and he remains an important influence in metaphysics, ethics, religion and aesthetics. This unit critically examines Hume's entire A Treatise of Human Nature. Issues discussed include empiricism, causation, probability, scepticism, personal identity, passion and virtues, and morals. It focuses on the primary text with a limited amount of secondary reading. -- Course Website

Prerequisites: sufficient units in the relevant major at the specified standard for entry to the honours program



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