Nathan I. Sasser, Hume and the Demands of Philosophy: Science, Skepticism, and Moderation.

The book review discusses Nathan I. Sasser's book, "Hume and the Demands of Philosophy: Science, Skepticism, and Moderation," which offers a fresh interpretation of David Hume's response to skepticism. Sasser argues that Hume is an epistemic skeptic about core beliefs but provides a purely practical justification for continuing to hold them. The review praises the book for its clear and concise writing, extensive quotations from Hume's works, and its contribution to the literature on Hume's skepticism and naturalism. However, it also points out some omissions in the book, such as a lack of discussion on the practical benefits of skeptical philosophy and unresolved philosophical problems in Sasser's interpretation. Overall, the review recommends the book as a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in Hume's epistemology. [Extracted from the article]