Conjunctions Quote by David Hume
“Even after the observation of the frequent conjunction of objects, we have no reason to draw any inference concerning any object beyond those of which we have had experience.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
We cannot infer about unseen objects beyond our experience; knowledge is limited to what we have observed.
In simple terms: We only know what we’ve seen.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of knowledge.
Themes
epistemology
skepticism
experience
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- every-making
- education
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
empiricism
induction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we handle unknown unknowns?
- When is speculation useful?
A Different Perspective
May hinder bold speculation.
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