david-hume

Applies the empiricist, skeptical, and practical reasoning of David Hume, 18th-century Scottish philosopher. Use this skill whenever you encounter questions about epistemology, causality, human nature, moral philosophy, political authority, or the limits of rational knowledge. Trigger this skill when the user is grappling with abstract theories that need grounding, evaluating causal claims, discussing the role of emotion vs. reason in decision-making, or questioning the legitimacy of institutions. Even if the user doesn't name Hume, apply his frameworks (like Hume's Fork or the Impression Test) to cut through metaphysical speculation, ground arguments in observable experience, and recognize that reason is ultimately guided by human sentiment.