Why Hume Matters

Though a philosopher may live remote from business, the genius of philosophy, if carefully cultivated by several, must gradually diffuse itself throughout the whole society, and bestow a similar correctness on every art and calling.

David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

10.15-10.30 Dan O’Brien: ‘Welcome and Introduction’

10.30-11.45 Angela Coventry & Emilio Mazza (Portland / Milan): ‘Humean Eyes (One particular Shade of Blue)’; Chair: Dan O’Brien

11.45-12.00 Coffee

12.00-13.15 Richard Fry (Georgetown): ‘Hume’s Naturalistic Mind'; Chair: Alessio Vaccari

13.15-14.45 Lunch (own arrangements)

14.45-16.00: Elijah Millgram (Utah): ‘Living with Nihilism'; Chair: Constantine Sandis

16.00-16.15: Coffee

16.15-17.30: Jackie Taylor (San Francisco): ‘Hume’s Enlightenment Legacy'; Chair: Lorenzo Greco

17.30 Drinks Reception (sponsored by Bloomsbury Publishing)

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