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When we run over libraries, persuaded of these principles, what havoc must we make? If we take in our hand any volume; of divinity or school metaphysics, for instance; let us ask: Does it contain any abstract reasoning concerning quantity or number? No. Does it contain any experimental reasoning concerning matter of fact and existence? No. Commit it then to the flames, for it can contain nothing but sophistry and illusion 去书内
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    Studies in Human Understanding embodies the inheritance and development of Hume's English empiricism from Locke. Russell made the following comments on Hume in his History of Western Philosophy. "He took the empirical philosophy of Locke and Berkeley to its logical end... He represents a dead end; It's impossible to go any further in his direction." [2] It was Studies in Human Understanding that awakened Kant from his dogmatic dream [3] and indirectly led to the first turn in the history of western philosophy with his sharp skepticism -- from dogmatic philosophy to critical philosophy [4]. Why did this slim pamphlet have such an impact on the history of philosophy? What is the substance of its influence? Impression and idea In the first chapter of Studies in Human Understanding, Hume does not rush into discussion, but talks excitedly about two approaches to the philosophy of human nature. Hume distinguished his doctrine from "light and simple" philosophy as an ethical mode, and defined it as "precise and profound" philosophy as a science of the mind.

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