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Cambridge Journal of Economics 26:683-695 (2002)
Copyright © 2002 Cambridge Political Economy Society

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Historical reference: Hume and critical realism

Sheila C. Dow *

*University of Stirling.

Address for correspondence: Sheila C. Dow, Department of Economics, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK; email s.c.dow{at}stir.ac.uk

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to make the case for discussing developments in the history of thought as having the potential to inform modern discussion. The case is made by means of considering the particular relevance of David Hume's thought for critical realism, emphasising his use of the concepts of belief and imagination both in establishing philosophical foundations and as being relevant for theory content. The notion that context is significant is used constructively by suggesting that important elements in common between the contexts of Hume and of modern discussions reinforce the potential value of considering Hume's ideas.

Key Words: David Hume • Critical realism • History of thought


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