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David Hume (1711–1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, and essayist who applied an empirical method to human understanding, emotion, morality, religion, and social life. His work combines skeptical criticism of unsupported metaphysics with a constructive study of how people actually form beliefs.

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  1. Causation, Custom, and Belief 3 sources · updated Jul 26, 2026
  2. Impressions, Ideas, and Experience 3 sources · updated Jul 26, 2026
  3. Skepticism and Human Nature 3 sources · updated Jul 26, 2026
  4. Causation and induction 1 source · updated Jul 26, 2026
  5. Ideas and Method 1 source · updated Jul 26, 2026
  6. Moral sentiment 1 source · updated Jul 26, 2026
  7. Reception and Legacy 1 source · updated Jul 26, 2026
  8. The self 1 source · updated Jul 26, 2026
  9. Texts and Historical Context 1 source · updated Jul 26, 2026

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