# David Hume — Pragmatism character guide

> David Hume in Pragmatism by William James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hume

**First appearance:** 0004-lecture-ii-what-pragmatism-means

## Who they are

Empiricist philosopher whose skepticism is discussed in relation to pragmatic truth.

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