Possible Clues:

• 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding' philosopher
• Journalist Brit
• Philosopher initiates historical undertaking most effectively
• Scottish Enlightenment figure
• 'Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion' author
• 'An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals' philosopher
• 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding' author
• Philosopher influenced by Locke
• Edinburgh-born philosopher
• 'A Treatise of Human Nature' author