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HUME'S ACCOUNT OF MEMORY.

Authors :
McDonough, Jeffrey K.
Source :
British Journal for the History of Philosophy. Feb2002, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p71-87. 17p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses philosopher David Hume's account of memory in his 'Treatise of Human Nature.' Isolation of puzzles in Hume's account of memory; Hypothesis that Hume did not fully appreciate the analytic connection between memory and causation; Ways in which the reading of Hume's account of memory fits into the larger context of Hume's work; Roles that Hume assigns to memory in his account of personal identity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09608788
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal for the History of Philosophy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6356059
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09608780110099877