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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 40 MIN

David Hume: Causation and Necessary Connection

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David Hume applies his skeptical method of definition to the ideas 'power' and 'necessary connection'. And he finds, again, that these ideas don't come from observation, but from the workings of our own mind.He goes on to offer his own definition of causation, casting a long shadow over the modern debate.You can join future live sessions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/philosophy⁠

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