Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Hume

Hume

Definition: Scottish philosopher. He rejected the possibility of certainty in knowledge. 

Sample Sentences:
  1. Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue. - Quote
  2. He is happy whom circumstances suit his temper; but he Is more excellent who suits his temper to any circumstance. - Quote
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     David Hume was a Scottish philosopher. He is one of the few who rejected the possibility of certainty in knowledge. He is also well known for being a great economist. He strove to create the naturalistic science of man. He wanted to examine the psychological basis of human nature. 




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