David Hume
by Christopher J. Berry
Book 3 of Major conservative and libertarian thinkers -- v.
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Berry argues that the belief in the uniformity of human nature was "at the heart of Hume's thought." How effectively does Berry demonstrate this central claim, and how does this belief inform Hume's views on society and morality?
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Do you find Hume's (as presented by Berry) emphasis on the uniformity of human nature compelling in today's diverse world? What modern examples or observations might support or challenge this foundational idea?
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Hume suggested that social institutions evolve as "an unintended consequence of the pursuit of self-interest." Can you identify a contemporary social institution or norm that seems to have emerged in this way, rather than through deliberate design?
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