David 1711-1776 Hume

David 1711-1776 Hume

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About the Author

David Hume (1711-1776) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher whose incisive prose and skeptical inquiry reshaped modern thought on human nature, morality, and politics. Drawing from empirical observation and rigorous logic, he challenged prevailing assumptions about causation, religion, and governance, advocating instead for a naturalistic understanding of ethics grounded in sentiment and social utility. His work continues to influence contemporary debates in philosophy, political theory, and the social sciences.

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