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Hume's scientific methodology is reexamined through a contemporary lens, presenting him as a scientific realist. The author, Landy, posits that Hume advocates for the use of theoretical representations of unobservable entities to elucidate the regularities observed in experience. This perspective challenges traditional interpretations and emphasizes the importance of theoretical frameworks in science, suggesting that Hume's insights remain relevant in understanding the nature of scientific inquiry.

Focusing on Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, the book presents a nuanced inferentialist theory of mental representation, positioning it as a direct response to Hume's Treatise of Human Nature. The author, Landy, contends that Hume's perspective on mental representation is more radical than commonly understood, making it a compelling counterpoint to Kant's ideas. This examination highlights the historical and philosophical significance of their debate, illuminating the complexities of their theories.

This book examines the growing movement of diaspora Jewish opposition to Israel.