Experts discuss Hume’s philosophical legacy and its profound impact on the shaping of America   Tonight at America’s Town Hall David Hume and the Ideas That Shaped America Monday, January 29 | 7 p.m. ET Called “a degenerate son of science” by Thomas Jefferson and a “bungling lawgiver” by James Madison, Scottish philosopher David Hume was cited so often at the Constitutional Convention that delegates seemed to have committed his essays to memory. Join Angela Coventry, author of Hume: A Guide for the Perplexed; Dennis Rasmussen, author of The Infidel and the Professor: David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought; and Aaron Alexander Zubia, author of The Political Thought of David Hume as they discuss Hume’s philosophical legacy and its profound impact on the shaping of America. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE More From the National Constitution Center LISTEN  Subscribe to audio of our programs on Live at the National Constitution Center, and also check out our companion podcast We the People. LEARN MORE WATCH Explore our video library of past programs and subscribe to our YouTube channel for instant updates.   VIEW MEDIA LIBRARY     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. SUPPORT Connect with us Interactive Constitution | Constitution Daily blog Update your email preferences by clicking Update Profile below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us.   National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!