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Hume's Skepticism
- David Hume wasn't simply a "Jesus hater" but a skeptic questioning assumptions about religion and the soul.
- He challenged the idea of an immortal soul and the very concept of a self.
Soul and Self
- Hume questioned the nature of the soul and self, challenging the Platonic dualism of matter and spirit.
- He argued against the assumption of an immortal soul impacting our existence after death.
The Illusion of Self
- Hume's skepticism extended to the concept of a self, questioning Descartes' "I think, therefore I am."
- He saw the self as a bundle of thoughts and experiences, not a continuous entity.