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Single Idea 2204

[filed under theme 14. Science / C. Induction / 3. Limits of Induction ]

Full Idea

All inferences from experience are effects of custom, not reasoning.

Gist of Idea

All inferences from experience are effects of custom, not reasoning

Source

David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], V.I.36)

Book Ref

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.43