Single Idea 2200

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 1. Aims of Science]

Full Idea

All our experimental conclusions proceed upon the supposition that the future will be conformable to the past.

Gist of Idea

All experimental conclusions assume that the future will be like the past

Source

David Hume (Enquiry Conc Human Understanding [1748], IV.II.30)

Book Reference

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.35

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