Part XIV - Bad influence of popular religions on morality
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During such calm sunshine of the mind, these spectres of false divinity never make their appearance.
— David Hume
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "David Hume" (Quotes, The Natural History of Religion (1757): This work first appeared in the collection of essays Four Dissertations (1757). It was republished several times during Hume's life with minor variations.)
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About David Hume
David Hume (7 May 1711, N.S. April 26, O.S. – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist.
About David Hume
David Hume (7 May 1711, N.S. April 26, O.S. – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist.
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