11 Hume: Radical Doubt and Empiricism

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04/01/2021

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David Hume—like Descartes before him—questions man’s ability to acquire scientific knowledge. Contrary to Descartes, Hume adopts an empirical approach that attempts to account for the apparent limitations of experience and observation. Readings: Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, Introduction, Excerpt Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, I.I Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, I.III.I, Excerpt Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, I.III.VI, Excerpt Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, I.IV.VI, Excerpt Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, I.IV.VII, Excerpt Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, II.III.III Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature, III.I.I, Excerpt Study Guide

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