Angela M. Coventry teaches philosophy at Portland State University, Oregon, USA. Among her publications are Locke, Hume, and the idea of Causal Power (Locke Studies, 2003).

• Preface; Chapter I: An Introduction to Realism, Anti-Realism, and Quasi-Realism; Chapter II: Quasi-Realism Again: An Intermediate Interpretation; Chapter III: An Introduction to David Hume's Theory of Causation; Chapter IV: The Intermediate Interpretation Applied to Hume's Theory of Causation; Chapter V: Concluding Remarks; Bibliography; Index.

"'Angela Coventry's book is an outstanding example of the way in which philosophy's past and present can illuminate each other. First, it provides a careful and insightful account of the distinction between realism and anti-realism, and a systematic approach to distinguishing quasi-realism as a genuine third alternative across a range of topics. Second, it gives a lucid, sensitive, and well-informed historical account of Hume's account of causation, arguing vigorously that an interpretation of that account along quasi-realist lines is superior, as historical interpretation, to more standard realist and anti-realist readings. Finally, she argues that the resulting Humean quasi-realist theory of causation is philosophically superior to other theories of causation that have been attributed to Hume. This book will be of great value to anyone interested in Hume, causation, or metaphysics.' Don Garrett, New York University"

Angela M. Coventry teaches philosophy at Portland State University, Oregon, USA. Among her publications are Locke, Hume, and the idea of Causal Power (Locke Studies, 2003).

• Preface; Chapter I: An Introduction to Realism, Anti-Realism, and Quasi-Realism; Chapter II: Quasi-Realism Again: An Intermediate Interpretation; Chapter III: An Introduction to David Hume's Theory of Causation; Chapter IV: The Intermediate Interpretation Applied to Hume's Theory of Causation; Chapter V: Concluding Remarks; Bibliography; Index.

"'Angela Coventry's book is an outstanding example of the way in which philosophy's past and present can illuminate each other. First, it provides a careful and insightful account of the distinction between realism and anti-realism, and a systematic approach to distinguishing quasi-realism as a genuine third alternative across a range of topics. Second, it gives a lucid, sensitive, and well-informed historical account of Hume's account of causation, arguing vigorously that an interpretation of that account along quasi-realist lines is superior, as historical interpretation, to more standard realist and anti-realist readings. Finally, she argues that the resulting Humean quasi-realist theory of causation is philosophically superior to other theories of causation that have been attributed to Hume. This book will be of great value to anyone interested in Hume, causation, or metaphysics.' Don Garrett, New York University"

Angela M. Coventry teaches philosophy at Portland State University, Oregon, USA. Among her publications are Locke, Hume, and the idea of Causal Power (Locke Studies, 2003).

• Preface; Chapter I: An Introduction to Realism, Anti-Realism, and Quasi-Realism; Chapter II: Quasi-Realism Again: An Intermediate Interpretation; Chapter III: An Introduction to David Hume's Theory of Causation; Chapter IV: The Intermediate Interpretation Applied to Hume's Theory of Causation; Chapter V: Concluding Remarks; Bibliography; Index.

"'Angela Coventry's book is an outstanding example of the way in which philosophy's past and present can illuminate each other. First, it provides a careful and insightful account of the distinction between realism and anti-realism, and a systematic approach to distinguishing quasi-realism as a genuine third alternative across a range of topics. Second, it gives a lucid, sensitive, and well-informed historical account of Hume's account of causation, arguing vigorously that an interpretation of that account along quasi-realist lines is superior, as historical interpretation, to more standard realist and anti-realist readings. Finally, she argues that the resulting Humean quasi-realist theory of causation is philosophically superior to other theories of causation that have been attributed to Hume. This book will be of great value to anyone interested in Hume, causation, or metaphysics.' Don Garrett, New York University"