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“We make allowance for a certain degree of selfishness in men; because we know it to be inseparable from human nature, and inherent in our frame and constitution. By this reflexion we correct those sentiments of blame, which so naturally arise upon any opposition.”

Quote by David Hume

Book:A Treatise of Human Nature
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A Treatise of Human Nature

This seminal text delves into the fundamental aspects of human nature, including perception, reason, and moral sense, offering a comprehensive analysis of human experience and knowledge. more

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David Hume
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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