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David Hume, Scottish economist, historian, and philosopher (died 1776)

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David Hume

Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist (1711–1776)

David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist who was best known for his highly influential system of empiricism, philosophical scepticism and metaphysical naturalism. Beginning with A Treatise of Human Nature (1739–40), Hume strove to create a…
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May 7

Day of the year

May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 238 days remain until the end of the year.
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