Human nature is influenced by both logic and feeling.
Meaning
Balance of mind and emotion.
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(1711–1776) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, and economist known for his influential work on empiricism and skepticism. Hume argued that human knowledge is derived from sensory experience and questioned the certainty of cause-and-effect relationships. His writings, including "A Treatise of Human Nature," explored human psychology, ethics, and religion. Hume’s ideas challenged traditional beliefs and influenced later philosophers such as Kant. His emphasis on observation and critical thinking helped shape modern philosophy and science. David Hume’s work continues to be studied for its profound insights into human understanding and reasoning.
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