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“We need only reflect on what has been prov'd at large, that we are never sensible of any connexion betwixt causes and effects, and that 'tis only by our experience of their constant conjunction, we can arrive at any knowledge of this relation.”

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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