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Poor David Hume is dying fast, but with more real cheerfulness and good humor and with more real resignation to the necessary course of things, than any whining Christian ever dyed with pretended resignation to the will of God.
Adam Smith

Meaning of "Hume" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HUME

Hume  [hjuːm] play
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Hume is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HUME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Hume in the English dictionary

The first definition of Hume in the dictionary is Basil. 1923–99, English Roman Catholic Benedictine monk and cardinal; archbishop of Westminster. Other definition of Hume is David. 1711–76, Scottish empiricist philosopher, economist, and historian, whose sceptic philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses. His works include A Treatise of Human Nature, An Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals, Political Discourses, and History of England. Hume is also John. born 1937, Northern Ireland politician; leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party. Nobel peace prize jointly with David Trimble in 1998.


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njuːm
perfume
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presume
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spume
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volume
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Hume

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2 QUOTES WITH «HUME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Hume.
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Wilhelm Dilthey
No real blood flows in the veins of the knowing subject constructed by Locke, Hume, and Kant, but rather the diluted extract of reason as a mere activity of thought.
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Adam Smith
Poor David Hume is dying fast, but with more real cheerfulness and good humor and with more real resignation to the necessary course of things, than any whining Christian ever dyed with pretended resignation to the will of God.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUME»

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The Letters of David Hume: Volume 1
Originally published: Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1932.
David Hume, J. Y. T. Greig, 2011
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Hume
Now there is no doubt that Hume, in his theorizing about man, makes essential use of both the idea of causality and the idea of a single mind. And each idea plays a central role in the explanation of the origin of the other idea. But it does not ...
Barry Stroud, 1977
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David Hume's Political Theory: Law, Commerce, and the ...
"David Hume's Political Theory" brings together Hume's diverse writings on law and government, collected and examined with a view to revealing the philosopher's coherent and persuasive theory of politics.
Neil McArthur, 2007
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Empiricism and Subjectivity: An Essay on Hume's Theory of ...
This title anticipates and explains the post-structuralist turn to empiricism. Presenting a reading of David Hume's philosophy, the work assists in understanding the progress of Deleuze's thought.
Gilles Deleuze, 1991
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Hume: An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding: And Other ...
This volume, which presents a modified version of the definitive 1772 edition of the work, offers helpful annotation for the student reader, together with an introduction that sets this profoundly influential work in its philosophical and ...
Stephen Buckle, 2007
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Hume
Hume explored causation, perception, belief, history, religion, economics, aesthetics and psychology and made an original contribution to each.
Anthony Quinton, 1997
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A Defense of Hume on Miracles
In this book, one of our leading historians of philosophy offers a systematic response to these attacks.
Robert J. Fogelin, 2010
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Knowledge, Reason, and Taste: Kant's Response to Hume
In this book, the first to describe and assess Hume's influence throughout Kant's philosophy, Guyer shows where Kant agrees or disagrees with Hume, and where Kant does or doesn't appear to resolve Hume's doubts.
Paul Guyer, 2008
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Hume: Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion: And Other Writings
This new edition presents it together with several of Hume's other, shorter writings about religion, and with brief selections from the work of Pierre Bayle, who influenced both Hume's views on religion and the dialectical style of the ...
Dorothy Coleman, 2007
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Hume
Hume's voice, lucidnd witty, is still an acute critic of human nature and Western thought.
Harold W. Noonan, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUME»

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Matlock Town: Mark Hume is in no hurry to plug Gladiators' gaps
MANAGER Mark Hume has sent a reassuring message to Matlock Town supporters awaiting the announcement of new signings at the ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Sydney weather: Snow closes Hume Motorway as storms move …
Heavy snowfalls over the central ranges all the way up to New England are causing traffic chaos on NSW roads, with the Hume Motorway ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Matlock Town boss Mark Hume assures fans new signings will come
Mark Hume has assured Matlock Town supporters work is ongoing behind the scenes to bring new signings to the Autoworld Arena. «Derbyshire Times, Jul 15»
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Former federal member for Hume Alby Schultz dead, aged 76
Former federal member for Hume and NSW state politician Alby Schultz has died aged 76. The political veteran spent 10 years in the NSW ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Brit Hume on Trump's Appeal: People Who Are Angry At Politicians!
Listen to FNC Senior Political Analyst Brit Hume & John discuss. Follow on Twitter, Facebook, listen free/live on foxnewsradio app ... «FOX News Radio, Jul 15»
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Hume homebuyers out in force despite freezing conditions
A FOUR-bedroom home in Craigieburn surpassed all expectations when it sold for $610,000 — $30,000 more than the vendor's reserve price. «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
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Hume Coal to build a low-impact underground coal mine
Hume Coal intends to build a low-impact and environmentally sensitive underground coal mine in the Southern Highlands, Australia. Details of ... «World Coal, Jul 15»
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Fox's Brit Hume: Trump's 'moment will fade'
(MEDIAITE) — Fox News analyst Brit Hume said Sunday that GOP candidate Donald Trump was tapping into a potent well of ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
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Hume City's star recruit Theo Markelis leaving no stone unturned as …
The former Melbourne Victory attacker's burning desire to earn another chance in the A-League motivated him to sign with Hume City during ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
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Hume Coal to build new underground coal mine in Southern …
Australian company Hume Coal has announced plans to build an underground coal mine in the Southern Highlands. As a first step in the ... «Mining Technology, Jul 15»

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