Hume, Substance, and Causation: A Solution to a Nasty Problem

IF 0.3 4区 哲学 0 PHILOSOPHY Hume Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-01 DOI:10.1353/hms.2023.a910745
Alexander P. Bozzo
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Abstract: Louis Loeb has identified a “nasty problem” in connection with Hume’s theory of meaning. The problem is that Hume seemingly claims we lack ideas corresponding to key metaphysical terms, such as terms like “substance” and “necessary connection,” but he then proceeds to explain why philosophers believe in the existence of entities denoted by such terms. In short, Hume seems motivated to explain belief in the existence of certain entities, despite his claiming we have no ideas corresponding to them. In this paper, I strive to solve the problem by noting the important role of clear and distinct perception in his thought. In particular, I argue Hume only wishes to deny that we have clear and distinct ideas of substance and necessary connection, and not that we altogether lack any idea of substance and necessary connection, traditionally conceived.
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休谟:《物质与因果:一个棘手问题的解决方案》
摘要:路易斯·勒布在休谟的意义理论中发现了一个“棘手的问题”。问题是,休谟似乎声称我们缺乏与关键的形而上学术语相对应的概念,比如“实体”和“必要联系”,但他接着解释了为什么哲学家相信这些术语所表示的实体的存在。简而言之,休谟似乎有动机去解释某些实体存在的信念,尽管他声称我们没有与它们相对应的观念。在本文中,我试图通过指出清晰和清晰的感知在他的思想中的重要作用来解决这个问题。特别是,我认为休谟只是想否认我们有关于实体和必然联系的清晰而明确的观念,而不是说我们完全缺乏传统观念中关于实体和必然联系的任何观念。
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