Hume's Distinguishing Truth From Value

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The nature of our sentiments varies too widely for there to be any one size fits all. But I do like that he goes out of his way to distinguish truth from value by saying, look, I'm, I need you to like this. He says in the operation of reasoning the mind does nothing but run over its objects as they are supposed to stand in reality without adding anything to them or diminishing anything from them. Though all human race should forever conclude that the sun moves and that the earth remains at rest,. Such conclusions are eternally false and erroneous.

David and Tamler gild and stain David Humeâ€™s essay â€œThe Scepticâ€ with their sentiments. If nothing is inherently valuable or despicable, desirable or hateful, then what do philosophers have to offer when it comes to happiness? If reason is powerless, does it all come down to our emotions and â€œhumoursâ€? Or does the study of philosophy and liberal arts naturally lead to a fulfilling and virtuous life? Plus we look at a new non-traditional social psych paper on how we always imagine that things could be better, and tip our caps to the queen of handling Twitter pile-ons (and former VBW guest) â€“ Candy Mom.