Delve into the philosophical insights of David Hume, one of the most influential figures of the Scottish Enlightenment and a pioneer of empiricism and skepticism, with the esteemed historian, Will Durant, as your guide. In this enlightening video, Durant navigates the key ideas and contributions of Hume's philosophy, shedding light on his impact on the Enlightenment era and modern philosophy.

Explore Durant's insightful commentary as he covers the following key aspects of David Hume's philosophy:

Hume's early life and the intellectual climate of 18thcentury Scotland
His groundbreaking work on empiricism and the philosophy of knowledge
Hume's critique of causality, induction, and the limitations of human reason
His exploration of skepticism and the problem of induction
Hume's views on religion, ethics, and the concept of the self
The enduring influence of Hume's philosophy on subsequent philosophers and thinkers