On Thurs 1 Mar, we will focus primarily on Section IV of Hume's
Enquiry, which contains Hume's influential analysis of causation. Please do the following to prepare for class.
Read
Think About
- What is the distinction between relations of ideas and matters of fact?
- What is an inference concerning matters of fact and why does Hume focus on these?
- What are the three main claims Hume establishes concerning inferences concerning matter of fact?
- Why is the analysis of causation so important to Hume's epistemology?
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