#1791
Mentioned in 24 episodes
A treatise of human nature
Book • 1739
In this influential work, Hume seeks to establish a 'science of man' by applying the experimental method of reasoning, inspired by Isaac Newton's achievements in the physical sciences.
The treatise is divided into three books: 'Of the Understanding', 'Of the Passions', and 'Of Morals'.
Hume argues that human behavior is driven by passions rather than reason, introduces the problem of induction, and defends a sentimentalist account of morality.
He also discusses personal identity and free will from a sceptical and compatibilist perspective.
The treatise is divided into three books: 'Of the Understanding', 'Of the Passions', and 'Of Morals'.
Hume argues that human behavior is driven by passions rather than reason, introduces the problem of induction, and defends a sentimentalist account of morality.
He also discusses personal identity and free will from a sceptical and compatibilist perspective.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 24 episodes
Mentioned by 
Mark Manson
1,204 snips
How to Quiet Your Ego (Without Losing Yourself), Solved
Mentioned as a fat one that David Hume wrote which didn't sell.
1,015 snips
#1012 - Alex O’Connor & Joe Folley - Is Being Smart Worth the Depression?
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner when describing David Hume's views on different elements of self.
143 snips
35. Does Psychotherapy Actually Work?
Mentioned by 
Lex Fridman
134 snips
#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
Lacy Hunt
77 snips
Lacy Hunt: The Economy Is "Far Worse" Than Wall Street Thinks. Recession Odds Are Actually Over 50%
Mentioned by David Peña-Guzmán in the context of the empiricist view of perception.
72 snips
Predictive Brain with Andy Clark
Mentioned as the early inspiration for what has come to be known as the naturalistic fallacy.
46 snips
From Nature to Norm: How to Derive 'Ought' From 'Is' – Prof. Catherine Peters
Mentioned by 
Tamler Sommers
38 snips
Episode 294: The Scandal of Philosophy (Hume's Problem of Induction)
Mentioned by 
Mike Munger
37 snips
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations: Episode 1 (Background)
Mentioned by
Mike Munger
37 snips
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations: Episode 1 (Background)
