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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › David_HumeDavid Hume - Wikipedia

    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.

  4. David Hume (1711—1776) “Hume is our Politics, Hume is our Trade, Hume is our Philosophy, Hume is our Religion, — it wants little but that Hume is even our Taste”. This statement by nineteenth century philosopher James Hutchison Stirling reflects the unique position in intellectual thought held by Scottish philosopher David Hume.

  5. 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.

  6. Jun 6, 2024 · David Hume - Philosopher, Empiricism, Skepticism: Hume conceived of philosophy as the inductive science of human nature, and he concluded that humans are creatures more of sensitive and practical sentiment than of reason.

  7. David Hume (7 May 1711 – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, known especially for his philosophical empiricism and scepticism. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment.

  8. Feb 26, 2001 · The most important philosopher ever to write in English, David Hume (1711-1776) — the last of the great triumvirate of “British empiricists” — was also well-known in his own time as an historian and essayist.

  9. www.encyclopedia.com › philosophy-and-religion › philosophy-biographiesDavid Hume | Encyclopedia.com

    May 18, 2018 · David Hume, considered by many the finest Anglophone philosopher, one of the first fully modern secular minds, and, along with Adam Smith, the leading light of the Scottish Enlightenment, was the author of four major philosophical works and many essays. Born on April 26, 1711, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Hume spent his childhood mostly at Ninewells ...

  10. Dec 14, 2023 · David Hume (1711-1776) was a Scottish philosopher, writer, historian, and important figure in the Enlightenment. Hume presented a positive view of human nature but a sceptical view of religion's usefulness.

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