David Hume: Quick Facts
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| Born | May 7, 1711 • Edinburgh • Scotland |
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| Died | August 25, 1776 (aged 65) • Edinburgh • Scotland |
| Notable Works | “A Treatise of Human Nature” • “An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding” • “Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals” • “Essays, Moral and Political” • “History of England” |
| Subjects Of Study | England • belief • causation • history of United Kingdom • idea • impression • miracle • neutral monism |
| Role In | Scottish Enlightenment |
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