Philosophy- David Hume
Section 1: Tradition is a Great Guide for Life The philosopher is often looked down upon for being too shut off from the world outside, but those who ignore philosophy entirely are even more despised for their ignorance. "Be a philosopher; but amidst all your philosophy, be still a man." Hume thought of Descartes as a snob and overly skeptical. Hume speaks in support of Tradition as a guide for life. Not as ultimate truth but as template. He’s supporter of accepting traditional beliefs about truth because they are useful. People wouldn’t get anything done if they questioned everything. Section 2 & 3: Imagination is Constructed from Experience Hume separates imagination from experiences. If you try to imagine something you’ve never experienced, your mind either cannot or will use your experience of aspects to construct the whole. He uses the examples of a Gold Mountain or a Unicorn. You can imagine them but it’s only through your experiences of gold, mountain...