David Hume

David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, who is best known today for his highly influential system of philosophical empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism.

Died: August 25, 1776, Edinburgh, United Kingdom •

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i am an idea man - a humble ode to Hume

From An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, David Hume 1748 SECTION IV: SCEPTICAL DOUBTS CONCERNING THE OPERATIONS OF THE UNDERSTANDING PART I ALL the objects of human reason or enquiry may naturally be divided

David Hume (Philosopher)

Proportional Belief

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.