Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - David Hume episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 5H 54M

Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - David Hume

from The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories · host Edith Wharton

David Hume's "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" serves as a distilled version of his earlier work, "A Treatise of Human Nature," aiming to engage a broader audience while addressing criticisms of the original. In this influential text, Hume presents his epistemological theories and critiques the views of contemporaries like John Locke and George Berkeley. The exploration of human understanding and the nature of knowledge remains profoundly relevant today, as it challenges us to consider the foundations of our beliefs and the limits of human reason. Hume's insights into skepticism and the nature of perception continue to resonate, inviting listeners to reflect on their own understanding of reality.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 22, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - David Hume

0:00 5:54:17

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories?

This episode is 5 hours and 54 minutes long.

When was this The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories episode published?

This episode was published on July 22, 2026.

Can I download this The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!