Hume, David

David Hume was an 18th-century Scottish philosopher known for his work on human understanding and skepticism. He argued that our knowledge comes from sensory experiences and habits of thought, rather than certainty or divine revelation. Hume challenged ideas of causality, suggesting we can't observe causal connections directly, only consistent patterns. His ideas encourage questioning assumptions and understanding how we form beliefs about the world. Hume's work has had a lasting impact on philosophy, particularly in areas like epistemology (the study of knowledge) and empiricism (learning through experience).