What Do You Know About David Hume?

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    David Hume hails from which country?

    • Scotland
    • England
    • Wales
    • Ireland
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David Hume was a Scottish philosopher, economist and historian. His birth name was David Home. He was born 7 May 1711 NS and died 25 August 1776. Hume disrespected professors and didn't graduate from the university. What do you know about him? You should take the quiz to find out more about David Hume.

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  • 2. 
    In 1766, Hume left Paris to accompany Jean-Jacques Rousseau to England. - ProProfs

    In 1766, Hume left Paris to accompany Jean-Jacques Rousseau to England.

    • 1645

    • 1766

    • 1899

    • 1771

    Correct Answer
    A. 1766
  • 3. 
    Hume served for how many years as secretary to General James St. Clair, who was envoy to the courts of Turin and Vienna? - ProProfs

    Hume served for how many years as secretary to General James St. Clair, who was envoy to the courts of Turin and Vienna?

    • One year

    • Two years

    • Three years

    • Four years

    Correct Answer
    A. Three years
    Explanation
    Hume served as secretary to General James St. Clair for three years. During this time, he accompanied St. Clair as an envoy to the courts of Turin and Vienna. This experience would have provided Hume with valuable insights into diplomacy and international relations, further enhancing his understanding of politics and society.

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  • 4. 
    He changed the spelling of his name in .... - ProProfs

    He changed the spelling of his name in ....

    • 1734

    • 1765

    • 1897

    • 1766

    Correct Answer
    A. 1734
  • 5. 
    David Hume was the .... of two sons born to his parents. - ProProfs

    David Hume was the .... of two sons born to his parents.

    • First

    • Second

    • Third

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Second
    Explanation
    David Hume was the second of two sons born to his parents. This means that he had an older brother and was the second child in the family.

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  • 6. 
    Hume's great historical work The History of England took him how many years to complete? - ProProfs

    Hume's great historical work The History of England took him how many years to complete?

    • 10 years

    • 15 years

    • 18 years

    • 20 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 15 years
    Explanation
    Hume's great historical work, The History of England, took him 15 years to complete. This suggests that Hume dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to meticulously research and write this comprehensive historical account. The length of time also indicates the complexity and depth of the work, as well as Hume's commitment to producing a thorough and accurate historical narrative.

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  • 7. 
    Hume returned to Edinburgh in .... - ProProfs

    Hume returned to Edinburgh in ....

    • 1751

    • 1772

    • 1777

    • 1778

    Correct Answer
    A. 1751
    Explanation
    Hume returned to Edinburgh in 1751. This suggests that Hume had left Edinburgh at some point prior to 1751 and then returned to the city. The other options are later years, which would not make sense in the context of Hume's return. Therefore, 1751 is the most logical answer.

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  • 8. 
    In .... he went to live with his brother in the countryside. - ProProfs

    In .... he went to live with his brother in the countryside.

    • 1777

    • 1786

    • 1997

    • 1749

    Correct Answer
    A. 1749
  • 9. 
    Throughout his life Hume, who never married, spent time occasionally at his family home at Ninewells in Berwickshire, which had belonged to his family since the .... century. - ProProfs

    Throughout his life Hume, who never married, spent time occasionally at his family home at Ninewells in Berwickshire, which had belonged to his family since the .... century.

    • 20th Century

    • 17th Century

    • 16th Century

    • 15th Century

    Correct Answer
    A. 16th Century
    Explanation
    Hume's family home at Ninewells in Berwickshire had been in his family since the 16th century. This suggests that the property had been passed down through generations and remained in the family for several centuries. Hume, being unmarried, would occasionally spend time at this ancestral home, which held historical significance for his family.

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    Aged around ...., he made a philosophical discovery that opened up to him "a new Scene of Thought", which inspired him "to throw up every other Pleasure or Business to apply entirely to it". - ProProfs

    Aged around ...., he made a philosophical discovery that opened up to him "a new Scene of Thought", which inspired him "to throw up every other Pleasure or Business to apply entirely to it".

    • 15

    • 16

    • 20

    • 18

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 18. This is the most logical option as someone who is around 18 years old is likely to have the intellectual capacity and curiosity to make a philosophical discovery. Additionally, the phrase "a new Scene of Thought" suggests a sense of exploration and novelty that often accompanies the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

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