~ 1711 - 1776
David Hume was an 18th-century Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Western philosophy. He is best known for his influential works on empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism, particularly in texts like "A Treatise of Human Nature" and "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding." Hume's ideas on human psychology and the nature of knowledge continue to impact philosophy and the social sciences today.