In today’s episode, we’re venturing into the sceptical world of the 18th Century philosopher David Hume.

Hume shook the foundations of science, morality, and our sense of self and identity. From his early philosophical crisis, to his critique of the traditional notion of causality, we’ll be exploring how his sceptical mind questioned the limits of human knowledge.

We’ll look at how his ideas can be applied to our lives today, through tools such as emotional awareness, critical thinking, and the embracing of uncertainty. And, to give you a healthy balance, we’ll be exploring the critiques of his work and how it was challenged by thinkers of the time.

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Much love, David

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Resources

* A Treatise of Human Nature - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80311.A_Treatise_of_Human_Nature

* An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/130119.An_Enquiry_Concerning_Human_Understanding*

* An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/839433.An_Enquiry_Concerning_the_Principles_of_Morals