Hume Definition & Meaning

hume
noun
  1. Scottish philosopher whose sceptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)

"Hume" in song lyrics

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  • "I sit in the waiting room reading Aristotle and Hume"
    Emanon — The Waiting Room
  • "Because the poison invades the veins to the stages of Hume"
    Illogic — 1,000 Whispers
  • "david hume"
    AOL — AOL

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