“the senses alone are not implicitly to be depended on. We must correct their evidence by reason, and by considerations, derived from the nature of the medium, the distance of the object, and the disposition of the organ, in order to render them, within their sphere, the proper criteria of truth and falsehood.”
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The Delphi Complete Works of David Hume (Illustrated) is a meticulously curated compilation of Hume's extensive writings, covering his philosophical, historical, and political essays. This illustrated edition aims to provide readers with a rich and accessible experience of Hume's intellectual contributions, featuring detailed illustrations that complement the text. more
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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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