Pragmatism · Character
David Hume
Empiricist philosopher whose skepticism is discussed in relation to pragmatic truth.
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Also known as Hume
First appearance: lecture ii what pragmatism means
David Hume shows up with force in Lecture I: The Present Dilemma in Philosophy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a representative of the empiricist, 'tough-minded' tradition.
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In Lecture I: The Present Dilemma in Philosophy: Mentioned as a representative of the empiricist, 'tough-minded' tradition. Later, in Lecture V: Pragmatism and Common Sense: Listed among philosophers whose thought has…
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