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AP European History
Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.4
How might David Hume's skeptical philosophy limit interpretation of his works like "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding"?
The complexity of language makes it inaccessible for non-academics.
His close friendship with Adam Smith biased his views on economics excessively.
It can be difficult to apply his ideas practically due to their abstract nature.
His writings focus only on Scottish history limiting its relevance elsewhere.
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