Hume is the ultimate "destroyer" of certainties. He famously argued that we have no rational justification for believing the sun will rise tomorrow or that one billiard ball causes another to move. The Routledge Guidebook helps you navigate his three biggest hurdles:
Whether you are tackling a seminar paper or just trying to wrap your head around 18th-century skepticism, the is an essential roadmap. Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Hume on Knowl...
This is Hume’s "mic drop" moment. He argues that our belief in the future resembling the past is based on custom and habit, not reason. The guidebook breaks down the logic of this skepticism so you can actually use it in an essay. Hume is the ultimate "destroyer" of certainties
Hume famously said, "Be a philosopher; but, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man." This guidebook ensures that while you're being a philosopher, you don't get completely lost in the fog of skepticism. This is Hume’s "mic drop" moment
The guide provides crucial context for Hume’s controversial views on religion and free will, showing how they fit into his broader "Science of Man." How to Use It
Routledge guidebooks are great because they isolate specific arguments (e.g., "The Negative Argument Concerning Induction") and number the premises for you.
If you’re writing a paper, the bibliographies in these guides are gold mines for finding the 20th-century scholars who either defended or debunked Hume’s claims.