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“What would become of history, had we not a dependence on the veracity of the historian, according to the experience, what we have had of mankind?”

Quote by David Hume

Book:Essays and Treatises on Philosophical Subjects

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Essays and Treatises on Philosophical Subjects

This book delves into a range of philosophical subjects, offering insights and analyses on diverse topics within the field of philosophy. more

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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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Source: The Humanity of God

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Book:Church Dogmatics: pt. 1. The doctrine of the word of God

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Book:Church Dogmatics: The doctrine of the word of God (2 pts.)

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Book:Church Dogmatics The Doctrine of God, Volume 2, Part 1: The Knowledge of God; The Reality of God

Source: Church Dogmatics The Doctrine of God, Volume 2, Part 1: The Knowledge of God; The Reality of God