Scottish philosopher David Hume is best known for his empiricist and skeptical philosophical writings. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1711 and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. Hume's most famous work is A Treatise of Human Nature, which is considered a classic of philosophical literature. His other works include An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion. Hume's philosophical views have had a lasting influence on modern philosophy and continue to be studied and discussed today.