David Hume - Wikipedia
WebDavid Hume (/ h juː m /; born David Home; 7 May NS [26 April OS] 1711 – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, librarian, and essayist, who is best known today for his highly influential system of philosophical empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism.
David Hume – Wikipedie
WebDavid Hume [deɪ.vɪd hjʊːm] ( 26. dubna 1711, Edinburgh – 25. srpna 1776, Edinburgh) byl skotský filosof, který je považován za jednoho z největších anglicky píšících filosofů 18. století. Domyšlením některých důsledků teorie poznání známé jako empirismus poukázal na jeho nedostatky, což prý vytrhlo Immanuela ...
David Hume | Biography, Philosophy, Empiricism, Skepticism,
WebApr 23, 2024 · David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism. Despite the enduring impact of his theory of knowledge, Hume seems to have considered himself chiefly as a moralist. Learn more about his life and ideas in this article.
David Hume - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WebFeb 26, 2001 · David Hume. First published Mon Feb 26, 2001; substantive revision Wed Nov 1, 2023. Generally regarded as one of the most important philosophers to write in English, David Hume (1711–1776) was also well known in …
Hume, David | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WebDavid Hume (1711—1776) “Hume is our Politics, Hume is our Trade, Hume is our Philosophy, Hume is our Religion.” This statement by nineteenth century philosopher James Hutchison Stirling reflects the unique position in intellectual thought held by Scottish philosopher David Hume.
Hume’s Moral Philosophy - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WebOct 29, 2004 · Hume’s position in ethics, which is based on his empiricist theory of the mind , is best known for asserting four theses: (1) Reason alone cannot be a motive to the will, but rather is the “slave of the passions” (see Section 3) (2) Moral distinctions are not derived from reason (see Section 4 ).
David Hume’s Life and Works - The Hume Society
WebThe 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.
Philosophical ideas of David Hume | Britannica
WebDavid 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.
David Hume - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WebFeb 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. A master stylist in any genre, Hume's major philosophical works — A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-1740), the Enquiries ...
Hume Texts Online - David Hume
WebA 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.
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