Comprised of twenty-nine specially commissioned essays, A Companion to Hume examines the depth of the philosophies and influence of one of history's most remarkable thinkers. * Demonstrates the range of Hume's work and illuminates the ongoing debates that it has generated * Organized by subject, with introductions to each section to orient the reader * Explores topics such as knowledge, passion, morality, religion, economics, and politics * Examines the paradoxes of Hume's thought and his legacy, covering the methods, themes, and consequences of his contributions to philosophy