"Of Liberty and Necessity" Discussion Questions

David Hume
  1. According to Hume, where does our idea of necessity come from?
  2. How does Hume propose we understand “liberty”?
  3. Hume argues that there is a sense of liberty that doesn’t conflict with necessity. Explain this aspect of Hume’s thought.
  4. According to Hume, what is required for someone to be answerable for her actions?
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