World Thinkers Series -- Hume

Author: (USA) Radcliffe
Translator: Hu Zixin
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The English original of the "World Thinkers Translation Series" was published by Thomson Learning Publishing Group in the USA in 2000. The Chinese translation series published by Zhonghua Book Company consists of the Western part of the series. The Chinese translation was published just over a year after the original, which is truly remarkable for the publisher's vision, efficiency, and the translator's hard work. Professor Hu Zixin, the translator of "Hume," is a teacher of English in the English Department.
Editor's Note: The English original of the "World Thinkers Translation Series" was published by Thomson Learning Publishing Group in the USA in 2000. The Chinese translation series published by Zhonghua Book Company consists of the Western part of the series. The Chinese translation was published just over a year after the original, which is truly remarkable for the publisher's vision, efficiency, and the translator's hard work. This series concisely and clearly discusses the academic views of important Western thinkers in history, along with their background and development, serving as an introductory guide for students and philosophy enthusiasts to enter the hall of human wisdom. The original authors of this series have made great efforts to popularize the content: the language is simple and straightforward, the text is fluent, and the structure is clear. For many specialized terms that must be cited, they provide detailed and as thorough an explanation as possible. For some difficult ideas, they often explain and analyze them from various angles and with different expressions. Some authors even go to the trouble of providing multiple relatable examples from our daily lives to help readers understand certain concepts. It can be said that readers do not need extensive preparatory philosophical training to understand this series. Since the reform and opening-up, interest in Western thought has been on the rise, but the works of Western thinkers are highly challenging for beginners in philosophy, let alone for general readers who face language and textual barriers. The publication of this translation series is truly timely. However, this series is by no means leisurely works that freely interpret the originals without reference to the original texts. One of the key features of this series is its close adherence to the original texts of the thinkers, providing authentic explanations of classic works while connecting them to current realities and offering the authors' unique insights. This actively stimulates readers' interest in thinking and enhances their ability to read the original texts. The authors of the series demonstrate depth and breadth in their research and commentary on the original texts, adding academic value to this popular reading material. All the translations in this series have been carefully reviewed and repeatedly revised by the translators. Some translators are domestic experts on the relevant thinkers and have extensive translation experience. For example, Professor Chen Qiwei, the main translator of "Russell," is an expert and translator who has studied and analyzed analytical philosophy for many years. Professor Zhang Xianglong, the main translator of "Heidegger," has published numerous translations and several on Heidegger. Professor Li Chaojie, the translator of "Freud," has published many translations and is currently teaching "Freud" in English to graduate students in philosophy. Professor Hu Zixin, the translator of "Hume," is a teacher of English in the English Department. Of course, due to the tight publication schedule, this series may inevitably contain errors and shortcomings, and we sincerely welcome readers' criticism and corrections.