Very useful. A biographical summary of an important philosopher, whose ideas are often found behind modern liberal opinion formers, at least in the theoretical aspects of their world views. This becomes obvious if you've ever debated skeptics, and tried to discover the source of their undeclared assumptions. I've found many will quote Hume as their authority, whether in academic places or on the train!
This is the most brilliant summary of David Hume I have ever encountered.
greatsea 3 months ago
Very useful. A biographical summary of an important philosopher, whose ideas are often found behind modern liberal opinion formers, at least in the theoretical aspects of their world views. This becomes obvious if you've ever debated skeptics, and tried to discover the source of their undeclared assumptions. I've found many will quote Hume as their authority, whether in academic places or on the train!
mattdeany1 3 months ago