Degenerates Quote by David Hume
“All knowledge degenerates into probability.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Human Nature, 1739
All knowledge is probabilistic; certainty is unattainable, so we must act on degrees of belief.
In simple terms: We know things only as likely.
Key Takeaway
Make decisions with measured confidence.
Themes
epistemology
uncertainty
probability
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research
- policy making
- daily choices
Key Concepts
philosophy
science
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance doubt and action?
- When is certainty necessary?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on probability can paralyze action.
