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Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.
— David Hume
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous." in the context of "Part 4, Section 7" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "David Hume" (Quotes, A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40), Book 1: Of the understanding)
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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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