Possible Clues:

• David ___, philosopher influenced by Locke
• Philosopher who wrote "A Treatise of Human Nature"
• "A Treatise of Human Nature" author
• David who took 15 years to write 'The History of England'
• "Of Miracles" philosopher
• Brit discussing American politics
• Noted Brit in the news
• Scottish economist David ___
• Basil --, Archbishop of Westminster from 1976 to 1999
• "A propensity to hope and joy is real riches" philosopher