Who was philosopher David Hume?
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David Hume
When was David Hume born?
David Hume was born on May 7, 1711.
When did David Hume die?
David Hume died on August 25, 1776.
What did David Hume write?
David Hume’s philosophical works included A Treatise of Human Nature, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion. He also wrote on political economy and the history of England.
Why is David Hume famous?
David Hume is famous for the elegance of his prose, his radical empiricism, his skepticism of religion, his critical account of causation, his naturalistic theory of mind, and his thesis that “reason is…the slave of the passions.”
When was David Hume born?
David Hume was born on May 7, 1711.
When did David Hume die?
David Hume died on August 25, 1776.
What did David Hume write?
David Hume’s philosophical works included A Treatise of Human Nature, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion. He also wrote on political economy and the history of England.
Why is David Hume famous?
David Hume is famous for the elegance of his prose, his radical empiricism, his skepticism of religion, his critical account of causation, his naturalistic theory of mind, and his thesis that “reason is…the slave of the passions.”