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David Hume's Arguments Of Skepticism

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Hume seems to attempt to assert three points in his argument. First, he voices that extreme skepticism should not be utilized, but moderate skepticism can be useful, if not unavoidable. Secondly, Hume suggests all things besides quantity and number are subject to skepticism, and/or reasoning, which may be false. Finally, he concludes by distinguishing between faith and reasoning (radical for the time): beliefs are more strongly felt than perceived.

Consequently, while I find this portion of his philosophy compelling, I have difficulty in accepting his assertions because of their confusing contradictions.

For example, he lays a foundation for skeptical philosophy by posing the absurdity of atheists when there is clear evidence for a Deity.
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