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First Principles: A Wise Man Proportions His Belief To the Evidence

Posted on November 14, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.” – David Hume, Section X of An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748) …… In Section X of An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Hume argues that the evidence for miracles needs to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is No Freedom of Choice Without the Freedom To Refuse

Posted on August 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.” -David Hume      

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Of the Origin of Ideas – David Hume

Posted on November 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Born on May 7, 1711, David Hume, was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist until his passing on August 25, 1776.  He is best known today for his system of empiricism, skepticism and naturalism.   Hume proved very influential … Continue reading →

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