David Hume (1711-1776) occupies a unique place in modern thought. His ideas continue to influence almost every aspect of philosophical endeavor: epistemology, psychology, identity, ethics, scientific method, to name a few. I am sure Kant would agree that the challenges presented by Hume cannot be easily met. The notes that follow are designed to help an undergraduate navigate Hume’s Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. However a full appreciation of Hume should certainly include a study of A Treatise of Human Nature and his writings on morality and religion.
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