David Hume (/ h juː m /; born David Home; 7 May 1711 – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist who is known for his highly influential sys

Nov 15, 2025 · David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism. Despite the enduring impact of his theory of …

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.

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 …

A permanent online resource for Hume scholars and students, including reliable texts of almost everything written by David Hume, and links to secondary material on the web.

A bibliography of David Hume and of Scottish philosophy from Francis Hutcheson to Lord Balfour (1938). This is the first published scholarly bibliographical work on Hume, early responses to Hume, …

Dec 14, 2023 · David Hume (1711 to 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 …

Life and philosophy of David Hume, biography, key ideas (inc. empiricism, causation, miracles, and Hume's fork), famous quotes, and works.

David Hume (April 26, 1711 - August 25, 1776) was a Scottish philosopher and historian. Hume was the third, the most radical and, in the eyes of many, the most important of the so-called British …

Explore David Hume's philosophy with this beginner-friendly guide. Learn about his life, skepticism, problem of induction, causation, and personal identity. Understand Hume's views on ethics, religion, …