3.

The Nature of Causality:

Hume's views on causality are closely related to his problem of induction. He argues that our
belief in cause-and-effect relationships is not logically deducible from our experiences, but
rather a habit formed by our repeated observations of constant conjunctions between events.
He states that we have a natural tendency to expect that similar events will have similar
causes, and that this expectation is not based on logical necessity.

Hume also argues that there is no necessary connection between cause and effect. He states
that our belief in causality is based on our past experiences, and that it is possible for causes
and effects to vary from one instance to another. This view has led some philosophers to
question the validity of the scientific method, which is based on the assumption that causes
and effects can be reliably predicted.

Hume's most famous work, "A Treatise of Human Nature," was published in 1739 and sought
to provide a comprehensive account of human nature and the workings of the mind. In this
work, he famously argued against the idea of causality, asserting that we cannot logically
deduce the connection between cause and effect, but instead can only observe their constant
conjunction.

Hume's ideas had a profound impact on the development of philosophy and influenced
subsequent thinkers, such as Immanuel Kant, who sought to respond to his skepticism. He is
also considered to be one of the founders of modern economics and his writings on
commerce, money, and trade continue to be studied and debated.