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Single Idea 2212

[catalogued under 15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 9. Perceiving Causation]

Full Idea

One of the best reliques which a devotee could procure would be the handiwork of a saint, because they were once at his disposal, and were moved and affected by him.

Clarification

An example of ideas associated by causation

Gist of Idea

An object made by a saint is the best way to produce thoughts of him

Source

David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], V.II.43)

Book Reference

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.53