“the Scotch theologue had beaten him.”
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David Hume
David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist who is known for his highly influential system of empiricism, philosophical scepticism and metaphysical naturalism. Beginning with A Treatise of Human Nature (1739–40), Hume strove to create a naturalistic science of man that examined the psychological basis of human nature. Following John Locke, Hume rejected the existence o…
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culture · Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist (1711–1776) · philosopher · economist · librarian · historian · essayist · writer · also David Hume, David Home, Hume
Born 26 April 1711 · Died 25 August 1776 · Q37160
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2026· 18 entries
“on almost every central question in the philosophy of religion”
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“beyond the present testimony of the senses, or the records of our memory”
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“Being naturally of a cheerful and sanguine temper, I soon recovered from the blow and prosecuted with great ardour my studies in the country.”
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“went under a Course of Bitters and Anti-Hysteric Pills”
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Roker Report: Phil Bardsley backs Trai Hume and reveals his Sunderland comparison
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Law & Liberty: Hume’s Philosophical Conservatism – Tristan J. Rogers
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safc.com: Ballard and Hume start for Sunderland against Forest
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The Scarborough News: This month's column from Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, talks about decision to ban sale of disposable barbecues
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Mshale: CREATIVO #628 - MATEUS RUZZARIN | ¿Existe El Buen Gusto O Todo Es Subjetivo?, David Hume Helbiz (hrpWXHOS4h)
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Roker Report: 2 Up, 2 Down: Sunderland Ease Past Rennes Thanks To Brobbey And Hume
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Roker Report: Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 2-1 Stade Rennais - Brobbey and Hume wrap up preseason test
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Sofascore: Heidelberg United FC vs Hume City FC live score, H2H and lineups
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Legacy obituary: David Hume Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Idaho Falls, ID - Post Register
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safc.com: Gallery: Hume and Rigg join in U7s training
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The Scarborough News: Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume welcomes temporary ban on disposable BBQs
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The Southern Wire: Operation Fume: $1.46m illegal smokes and vapes busted on Hume
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The Border Mail: Hume Bank hunts new CEO to navigate digital challenges and focus on people
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2022· 1 entry
Currency, repaid with interest of "approximately £1,000", "was likely more of a loan to a friend rather than as a pure business venture", although, as Waldmann first acknowledged, "the purpose of the loan is not recorded
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2014· 1 entry
The University of Cambridge academic Felix Waldmann published a previously unknown letter from Hume to his patron Francis Seymour-Conway, Lord Hertford of 20 March 1766, in which Hume communicated a proposal to Hertford
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2010· 1 entry
“always suppose the universe, an effect quite singular and unparalleled, to be the proof of a Deity, a cause no less singular and unparalleled”
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2003· 1 entry
The philosopher Jerry Fodor described Hume's Treatise as "the founding document of cognitive science"
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1998· 1 entry
“Generally speaking, the errors in religions are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.”
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1985· 1 entry
And in agreement with Hume, John D
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1936· 1 entry
Claimed that his views were "the logical outcome of the empiricism of Berkeley and David Hume"
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1915· 1 entry
Wrote that he was inspired by Hume's positivism when formulating the theory of special relativity
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1776· 5 entries
Died 1776-08-25.
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“Rzadko kiedy całą wolność traci się od razu.”
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“Opis: odpowiedź na pytanie przyjaciela, czy wierzy w istnienie życia po śmierci, udzielona na łożu śmierci.”
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“(…) jeśli nie bardzo się mylę, wszyscy ludzie, zarówno uczeni, jak nieuczeni, w sprawie tej (…) zawsze byli jednego zdania i kilka jasnych definicji byłoby natychmiast zakończyło cały spór.”
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“Si tomamos cualquier volumen -de teología o metafísica, por ejemplo-, preguntémonos: “¿Contiene algún razonamiento abstracto referido a cantidad o número?” No. “¿Contiene algun razonamiento experimental sobre hechos y realidades comprobados?” No. Arrojadlo entonces a las llamas: pues no puede contener otra cosa que sofistería e ilusión.”
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1711· 1 entry
Born 1711-04-26.
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