Hegel Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
“There is more to be learnt from every page of David Hume than from the collected philosophical works of Hegel, Herbart, and Schleiermacher are taken together.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On the Vanity of Philosophy", 1841
He claims learning from David Hume's pages surpasses studying many philosophers together.
In simple terms: Hume teaches more than many combined.
Read Hume for deeper insight.
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When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal reading habits
- intellectual development
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Questions to Reflect On
- Why prioritize one philosopher over others?
- How does Hume's approach differ from Hegel's?
Hume's scope is limited to empiricism.