Hume's Regularity Theory

Hume's Regularity Theory suggests that laws of nature are not grounded in some inherent order of the universe but are instead simply descriptions of consistent patterns we observe in nature. According to Hume, we formulate laws by noting regular occurrences, like how apples always fall to the ground. Therefore, a "law" is merely a generalization based on repeated experiences rather than a binding rule that dictates how things must behave. This theory emphasizes that our understanding of nature relies on empirical observations rather than any deeper, unchanging principles.