Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hume
noun
/hjuːm/
Definition
Hume refers to a philosophical concept associated with the ideas of David Hume, an 18th-century Scottish philosopher known for his influential works on empiricism and skepticism.
Examples
- David Hume argued that human knowledge is ultimately built on experience.
- The school of thought known as Humean empiricism emphasizes observation over intuition.
Meaning
The term is often used to discuss Hume’s theories regarding human understanding, knowledge, and the nature of reality based on sensory experience.
Synonyms
- Empiricism
- Skepticism
- Philosophy
