David Hume (1711-1776), Scottish philosopher and historian known for his empiricism and skepticism. His name often refers to his philosophical concepts about causation, induction, and the limits of human knowledge.
Scottish surname, possibly derived from Old English 'hunig' (honey) or related to 'home'. David Hume's philosophical work established his name as synonymous with empirical skepticism and the problem of induction.
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