David Hume: Philosopher of Moral Science

Library Journal

The works of the great Scottish philosopher David Hume have profoundly influenced the way philosophers think about perception and the acquisition of knowledge. Flew traces the legacy of Hume's radical skepticism back to Descartes and finds what he calls ``three interlocking Cartesian assumptions'' in Hume's works that set the tone for his arguments concerning appearance and reality, knowledge of God, the possibility of miracles, and moral reasoning. Flew examines the whole range of Hume's works in light of these assumptions, which he believes are the key to a true understanding of his philosophical position. Thoroughly researched, this book serves as an excellent critical introduction to serious study of Hume's primary works. Raymond Frey, Philosophy & Religion Dept., Montclair State Coll., Upper Montclair, N.J.