“Scholastic learning and polemical divinity retarded the growth of all true knowledge.”
Quote by David Hume
Work
The history of England: From the invasion of Julius Caesar to the revolution of 1688 : To which is prefixed a short account of his life, written by himself
This book provides an extensive narrative of English history, covering events from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the political upheaval of 1688. It includes a personal account of the subject's life, written by him, as a preface to the historical narrative. 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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