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“To be a philosophical Sceptic is the first and most essential step towards being a sound, believing Christian.”

Quote by David Hume

Book:Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion / The Natural History of Religion

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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion / The Natural History of Religion

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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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