“Belief is nothing but a more vivid, lively, forcible, firm, steady conception of an object, than what the imagination alone is ever able to attain.”
Quote by David Hume
Work
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding: A Critical Edition
This book is a scholarly edition of a seminal philosophical text that delves into the nature of human understanding, perception, and the limits of human knowledge. The critical edition aims to provide a comprehensive and annotated version of the original work, offering readers insights into the author's arguments and their historical context. more
Author
David Hume
David Hume, born on May 7, 1711, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on August 25, 1776, was an outstanding philosopher, historian, and economist. Known for his contributions to empiricism and skepticism, his works have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy, economics, and psychology. more
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