Whats David Humes (philosopher) lasting contributions to us? 10 points for best answer

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Whats David Humes (philosopher) lasting contributions to us? 10 points for best answer

Answer 1

There is so much of lasting value that can be derived from Hume's work, including his groundbreaking (for the time) "History of England" opus which focused on intellectual and economic history rather than a linear treatment of military campaigns.  Personally, I find his most significant contribution stems from his consideration of the relationship between the individual, the moral, and society.  The supreme moral good, according to his view, is benevolence, an unselfish regard for the general welfare of society that Hume regarded as consistent with individual happiness.

Interesting fact - he was into p**n by way of nudy pics from those days... and, as Kim mentioned above, he had racist views, unfortunately.

Answer 2

You can also thank him for him contribution of racist views towards people of african descent, today and now.

He stated:

“I am apt to suspect the Negroes, and in general all the other species of men to be naturally inferior to Whites. There never was a civilized nation of any complexion than White.”

Answer 3

that feeling can be the source of morality.

Answer 4

Scepticism

Answer 5

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hume/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hume

http://www.spaceandmotion.com/Philosophy...