David Hume
What’s inside
David Hume’s ‘An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding’ is a foundational text in empirical philosophy, exploring the nature of human knowledge and cognition.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the empirical approach to human cognition
- Gaining insights into the debate on rationalism versus empiricism
- Exploring fundamental philosophical questions about existence
- Enhancing critical thinking regarding religion and ethics
Key Points
- The Limits of Human Understanding
- Empiricism versus Rationalism
- The Associative Principles of the Mind
- Skepticism about Religion
- The Basis of Morals
- Free Will and Determinism
- The Search for Knowledge
Who’s it For
- Philosophy students
- Academics in epistemology
- Readers interested in empirical thought
- Scholars of Enlightenment philosophy
About the author
David Hume was an 18th-century Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known for his radical philosophical empiricism and skepticism.