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“I never asserted such an absurd thing as that things arise without a cause.” quote by David Hume
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“I never asserted such an absurd thing as that things arise without a cause.”

David Hume

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Source Philosophical Treatise: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748

He challenges the notion that events occur without reason, asserting causality as essential to knowledge.

In simple terms: Everything has a cause.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about cause and effect.

Themes

philosophy causality skepticism knowledge

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical skeptical

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • daily decision making
  • legal reasoning
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

empiricism rationalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your belief in causality?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Causality may be inferred, not proven, in complex systems.

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