The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast PREMIUM-Episode 17: Hume's Empiricism: What Can We Know?
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Mar 29, 2010 Dive into the fascinating world of David Hume's empiricism, where experience takes center stage in our understanding of knowledge and causality. Discover the contrasts between Hume and other philosophers like Locke, as they tackle the complexities of simple versus complex ideas. The discussion digs deep into Hume's critiques of causality and his lasting influence on future thinkers, including Kant. Unpack the significance of impressions over memories and the intricate relationship between language and perception in shaping human understanding.
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Hume As The Empiricism Closer
- Hume is usually taught as the capstone of British empiricism following Locke and Berkeley.
- The podcast frames Hume as the most influential and philosophically durable of the three.
Hume’s Salon Life And Falling Out
- Hume socialized with major thinkers like Rousseau and Adam Smith and later fell out with Rousseau.
- The hosts note Hume's friendships to illustrate his lively intellectual life beyond pure philosophy.
Causality Critique Shapes Modern Thought
- Hume's critique of causality remains central to contemporary philosophy of science.
- Kant famously credited Hume with waking him from his 'dogmatic slumbers.'