Single Idea 2204

[catalogued under 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 Reference

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

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