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“If ... the past may be no Rule for the future, all Experience becomes useless and can give rise to no Inferences or Conclusions.”

Quote by David Hume

Book:Essays and Treatises on several subjects, etc. New edition

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Essays and Treatises on several subjects, etc. New edition

This book is a compilation of essays and treatises that explore a wide range of topics. The new edition features updated content and revised formatting. 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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