Theoretical Comprehension 1

Please answer the following question as directly and accurately as you can:

What is the origin of human knowledge according to David Hume in his An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding? What are the central concepts of his answer to that question and what are some general consequences of his claims?

The best responses will: (1) make frequent and pertinent citations to the texts under consideration; (2) offer a clear, systematic breakdown of the fundamental concepts and philosophical transitions within the text necessary for answering the question; and (3) present ideas in a well-structured, expository form (explicating key conceptual transitions and transformations).

NOTE that the theoretical comprehension assignments are strictly concerned with your understanding of a fundamental concept or idea from the philosophical tradition. What is prioritized is precision, focus, and a direct response to the questions.

Please be sure to consult the grading rubric document for this assignment (it is posted in this module).

Assignment logistics:

1. Word count: 600-1000 words

2. Citation: please use one style guide (Chicago, MLA, etc.)

3. A bibliography

4. Upload your paper as word.doc, PDF, etc.