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[from 'Enquiry Conc Human Understanding' by David Hume, in 10. Modality / B. Possibility / 7. Chance ]

Full Idea

There is no such thing as chance in the world.

Gist of Idea

There is no such thing as chance

Source

David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], VI.46)

Book Reference

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.56