

David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America
Jan 30, 2024
Scottish philosopher David Hume's profound impact on shaping America is discussed by Angela Coventry, Dennis Rasmussen, and Aaron Alexander Zubia. Topics include Hume's influence on the Founding Fathers, his ideas on happiness and property, his political philosophy, religious skepticism, and the importance of distinguishing epistemology and politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Influence of David Hume on the Founding of America
04:54 • 12min
The Influence of David Hume on James Madison
16:31 • 30min
The Concept of Happiness and Its Relation to Property
46:31 • 2min
David Hume's Philosophy on Politics and Happiness
48:12 • 6min
David Hume's Religious Skepticism and its Impact on Politics
53:42 • 4min
Distinguishing Epistemology and Politics and Continuing the Conversation
57:22 • 2min