Full Idea
Hume's Regularity theory of causation is about causation as we know about it or contentfully conceive of it in the objects. As far as causation as it is in the objects is concerned, Hume firmly believed in some sort of natural necessity or causal power.
Gist of Idea
Hume's regularity theory of causation is epistemological; he believed in some sort of natural necessity
Source
report of David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748]) by Galen Strawson - The Secret Connexion App C
Book Reference
Strawson,Galen: 'The Secret Connexion' [OUP 1992], p.276
A Reaction
Strawson's controversial reinterpretation of Hume. We are confusing his epistemology with his ontology. Hume is simply being sceptical about our ability to bridge the gap to achieve understanding of natural necessity. A very different view of Hume.