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David Hume

Scottish empiricist philosopher referenced in epistemological discussion.

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Also known as Hume

First appearance: i prejudices of philosophers

David Hume shows up with force in VIII: Peoples and Countries. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited as part of the English philosophical tradition that represents an 'abasement' of the philosopher's idea, against whom Kant arose.
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