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   David Hume (/ h juː m /; born David Home; 7 May 1711 – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist who was best known for his highly influential system of empiricism, philosophical skepticism and metaphysical naturalism.

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3. plato.stanford.edu › entries › humeDavid Hume - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Feb 26, 2001 · Generally regarded as one of the most important philosophers to write in English, David Hume (1711–1776) was also well known in his own time as an historian and essayist.

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   Jun 6, 2024 · David Hume (born May 7 [April 26, Old Style], 1711, Edinburgh, Scotland—died August 25, 1776, Edinburgh) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism.

   • David Hume was born on May 7 [April 26, Old Style], 1711.
   • David Hume died on August 25, 1776.
   • David Hume’s philosophical works included A Treatise of Human Nature (1739–40), An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751), An Enquiry C...
   • David Hume is famous for the elegance of his prose, for his radical empiricism, for his skepticism of religion, for his critical account of causati...

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   How did Hume Define Philosophy?

   • Hume conceived of philosophy as the inductive, experimental science of human nature. Taking the scientific method of the English physicist Sir Isaac Newton as his model and building on the epistemology of the English philosopher John Locke, Hume tried to describe how the mind works in acquiring what is called knowledge.

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   Where can I find a book about David Hume?

   • The Riddle of Hume's Treatise: Skepticism, Naturalism, and Irreligion. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-975152-5. Scharfstein, Ben-Ami (1998). A Comparative History of World Philosophy: From the Upanishads to Kant. EBSCO eBook Collection. SUNY Press. ISBN 978-0-7914-3683-7. Schmidt, Claudia M. (2010). David Hume: Reason in History.

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   What is Hume's skepticism?

   • This is Hume’s skepticism: it is an affirmation of that tension, a denial not of belief but of certainty. The Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is a refinement of Hume’s thinking on morality, in which he views sympathy as the fact of human nature lying at the basis of all social life and personal happiness.

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   Who was David Hume?

   • Generally regarded as one of the most important philosophers to write in English, David Hume (1711–1776) was also well known in his own time as an historian and essayist.

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6. iep.utm.edu › humeHume, David | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Scottish philosopher David Hume, who challenged common notions of personal identity, causality, religion, morality, and more. Learn about his skeptical approach, his major writings, and his influence on philosophy and history.

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   Learn about the most important philosopher ever to write in English, David Hume (1711-1776), and his influential works on human nature, morality, and religion. Explore his early life, education, travels, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive overview.

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8. www.britannica.com › biography › David-HumeDavid Hume - Philosopher, Enlightenment, Skepticism | Britannica

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   Jun 6, 2024 · David Hume - Philosopher, Enlightenment, Skepticism: That Hume was one of the major figures of his century can hardly be doubted. So his contemporaries thought, and his achievement, as seen in historical perspective, confirms that judgment, though with a shift of emphasis.

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   David Hume, (born May 7, 1711, Edinburgh, Scot.—died Aug. 25, 1776, Edinburgh), Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist. He conceived of philosophy as the inductive, experimental science of human nature.