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Single Idea 2234

[filed under theme 26. Natural Theory / C. Causation / 9. General Causation / a. Constant conjunction ]

Full Idea

It is only when two species of object are found to be constantly conjoined, that we can infer the one from the other.

Gist of Idea

It is only when two species of thing are constantly conjoined that we can infer one from the other

Source

David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], XI.115)

Book Ref

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.148

A Reaction

what is a species?