 Hume and the Problem of Causation

David Hume, an 18th-century Scottish philosopher, is well-known for his empiricism and skepticism, particularly regarding the concept of causation. Hume's ideas about causation are primarily presented in his work "A Treatise of Human Nature" and later in "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding." ### Hume's Problem of Causation 1. **Empiricism and Experience**: Hume’s empirical approach argues that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.