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David Hume, a philosopher from the 18th century, did not believe in free will in the traditional sense. He argued that our actions are determined by our desires and beliefs, rather than by any kind of free choice.

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What does the philiospher Hume believe about reason?

guide us in finding means to satisfy our feelings and desires.


What are the different historians' interpretations about Hume and Hovell?

Historians and public sympathy shifted dramatically from the time when Hume and Hovell completed their journey, to later, towards the end of both men's lives. Initially, people believed Hovell's account of the journey. They believed that Hovell was the one who named the Hume River (later renamed the Murray, by Sturt); they believed that it was Hovell's idea to transform the bullock carts, using tarpaulins, into floating carts to cross the flooded rivers. The tendency to believe Hovell's account came from the fact that the New South Wales colony was still essentially British, and Hovell was an Englishman. Within a couple of decades, the public and the historians of the time were more inclined to believe Hume's account. They believed Hume had originally named the Hume River after his father, and they believed the novel idea of transforming carts into punts was all Hume's idea. The shift came because people were becoming more patriotic, finding a new identity in the young country of Australia, and they preferred to believe Hume who had been born in Australia.


What was Hume's first name?

The Australian explorer Hume was named Hamilton Hume.


What is the birth name of Douglas Hume?

Douglas Hume's birth name is Hume, Douglas Barry.


What is the birth name of Fergus Hume?

Fergus Hume's birth name is Ferguson Wright Hume.


What is the birth name of Tom Hume?

Tom Hume's birth name is Thomas Hubert Hume.


What is the birth name of Hume Cronyn?

Hume Cronyn's birth name is Hume Blake Cronyn Jr..


What is the birth name of Josh Holden Hume?

Josh Holden Hume's birth name is Joshua Eugene Hume.


Was David Hume married?

No, David Hume was never married.


When did Hume Nisbet die?

Hume Nisbet died in 1923.


When was Hume Nisbet born?

Hume Nisbet was born in 1849.


When was Don Hume born?

Don Hume was born in 1938.