Firsts Quote by David Hume
“All knowledge resolves itself into probability. ... In every judgment, which we can form concerning probability, as well as concerning knowledge, we ought always to correct the first judgment deriv'd from the nature of the object, by another judgment, deriv'd from the nature of the understanding.”
About This Quote
Knowledge is probabilistic; judgments should be revised by considering both the object's nature and the mind's interpretive limits.
In simple terms: Update beliefs using evidence and mental biases.
Key Takeaway
Combine object and understanding to refine judgments.
Themes
epistemology
probability
cognition
bias
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- scientific hypothesis testing
- financial risk assessment
- medical diagnosis
- legal evidence evaluation
Key Concepts
critical thinking
metacognition
Practical Applications
- apply Bayesian updating in decision‑making
- train to recognize cognitive shortcuts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent over‑reliance on intuition?
- When should we prioritize empirical data over gut feeling?
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