| The mere philosopher is a character, which is commonly but little acceptable in the world, as being supposed to contribute nothing either to the advantage or pleasure of society. |
| —Species of Philosophy |
| David Hume |
Title: David Hume
Author: Hume, David
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Hume’s greatest philosophic work, where he argues that causation does not really exist. From Harvard Classics, Vol. XXXVII, Part 3.
“Hume” & “Influences on his Historical Work”
Sections by Rev. William Hunt with bibliography from the Cambridge History of English Literature.
