David Hume Evidence

According to David Hume, “A wise man, therefore, proportions his belief to the evidence.” In order to believe in something there must be a solid amount of evidence to substantiate the knowledge or the belief. Evidence is in this case, is defined as something that is presented in support of an assertion. Though it is important to note that the support that an evidence provides could be either strong or weak. As for something to be considered a ‘strong’ form of evidence, it must be provided with anything that links it towards direct proof. Different areas of knowledge require different forms of evidence that would lead to prove the belief. By using two areas of knowledge as an example in this essay, I will discuss the extent of evidence needed