The mere philosopher is a character, which is commonly but little acceptable in the world, as being supposed to contribute nothing either to the advantage or pleasure of society.
David Hume
David Hume
Title: David Hume
Author: Hume, David
Works
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
Hume’s greatest philosophic work, where he argues that causation does not really exist. From Harvard Classics, Vol. XXXVII, Part 3.
Writings About Hume, David
"Hume" & "Influences on his Historical Work"
Sections by Rev. William Hunt with bibliography from the Cambridge History of English Literature.