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David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology

David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology

By: James Orr
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 David Hume, a luminary of 18th-century Scottish intellectual circles, left an indelible imprint on philosophy and theology. His profound speculations arguably held the most significant influence of his era, rivalled only by Adam Smith in a certain sphere. Humes impact was not immediately recognized, with time needed to dispel misconceptions and reveal his true intellectual stature. Now, over a century later, we can appreciate his work and its repercussions more objectively. Hume is undeniably a grand and autonomous thinker, and this text examines his philosophical approach as an attempt to understand human knowledge and morality, without attributing it to a rational human nature.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Social Sciences World
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  • 11 - David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology by James Orr

    11 - David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology by James Orr
    Jul 25 2025
    David Hume, a luminary of 18th-century Scottish intellectual circles, left an indelible imprint on philosophy and theology. His profound speculations arguably held the most significant influence of his era, rivalled only by Adam Smith in a certain sphere. Humes impact was not immediately recognized, with time needed to dispel misconceptions and reveal his true intellectual stature. Now, over a century later, we can appreciate his work and its repercussions more objectively. Hume is undeniably a grand and autonomous thinker, and this text examines his philosophical approach as an attempt to understand human knowledge and morality, without attributing it to a rational human nature.
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    35 mins
  • 10 - David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology by James Orr

    10 - David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology by James Orr
    Jul 25 2025
    David Hume, a luminary of 18th-century Scottish intellectual circles, left an indelible imprint on philosophy and theology. His profound speculations arguably held the most significant influence of his era, rivalled only by Adam Smith in a certain sphere. Humes impact was not immediately recognized, with time needed to dispel misconceptions and reveal his true intellectual stature. Now, over a century later, we can appreciate his work and its repercussions more objectively. Hume is undeniably a grand and autonomous thinker, and this text examines his philosophical approach as an attempt to understand human knowledge and morality, without attributing it to a rational human nature.
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    48 mins
  • 09 - David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology by James Orr

    09 - David Hume and his Influence on Philosophy and Theology by James Orr
    Jul 25 2025
    David Hume, a luminary of 18th-century Scottish intellectual circles, left an indelible imprint on philosophy and theology. His profound speculations arguably held the most significant influence of his era, rivalled only by Adam Smith in a certain sphere. Humes impact was not immediately recognized, with time needed to dispel misconceptions and reveal his true intellectual stature. Now, over a century later, we can appreciate his work and its repercussions more objectively. Hume is undeniably a grand and autonomous thinker, and this text examines his philosophical approach as an attempt to understand human knowledge and morality, without attributing it to a rational human nature.
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    53 mins
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