David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748) Ch.XII, Part III.
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If we reason a priori, anything may appear able to produce anything.
— David on Reason
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "If we reason a priori, anything may appear able to produce anything." in the context of "David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748) Ch.XII, Part III." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About David
King David (d. ca. 961 BC) was according to the Hebrew Bible, the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel.
About David
King David (d. ca. 961 BC) was according to the Hebrew Bible, the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel.
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