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How can we satisfy ourselves without going on in infinitum? And, after all, what satisfaction is there in that infinite progression? Let us remember the story of the Indian philosopher and his elephant. It was never more applicable than to the present subject. If the material world rests upon a similar ideal world, this ideal world must rest upon some other; and so on, without end. It were better, therefore, never to look beyond the present material world.


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Author Bio


  • NameDavid Hume
  • DescriptionScottish philosopher, economist, and historian
  • AliasesDavid Home
  • BornApril 26, 1711
  • DiedAugust 25, 1776
  • CountryKingdom Of Great Britain
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Economist; Librarian; Historian; Essayist; Writer