“Nothing can be more unphilosophical than to be positive or dogmatical on any subject; and even if excessive scepticism could be maintained it would not be more destructive to all just reasoning and inquiry. When men are the most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have there given reins to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities.”
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An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding: Revision of Great Book
This book is a revised version of a seminal philosophical work that delves into the fundamental questions of human cognition and the limits of human understanding. It examines the nature of human knowledge, the role of reason, and the existence of innate ideas, offering a comprehensive analysis of the human mind and its processes. 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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