Hume's Problem of Induction and Moral Sentiments
흄의 귀납의 문제와 회의론
A radical epistemological critique demonstrating that inductive inferences and causal connections cannot be logically or empirically justified, resting merely on psychological custom and habit.
| Field | Philosophy · Cognitive Science · Aesthetics & Art Theory |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Pragmatism Cognitivism |
| Key figures | 👤 David Hume (데이비드 흄) |
| Year | 1739 |
Key Claims
David Hume demonstrated that induction cannot be rationally grounded without circular reasoning. Causal necessity is not a feature of reality, but an instinctive psychological habit forged by customary association. Reason is, and ought only to be, the slave of the passions.
Further Reading
- Hume, D. (1739–1740). A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Hume, D. (1748). An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.
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