Custom, then, is the great guide of human life.

David Hume

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

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Custom and convention

Author

David Hume

Source

Sceptical Solution of These Doubts (In Two Parts) An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1748 1740s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Hume, David. "Sceptical Solution of These Doubts (In Two Parts)." An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. London: A. Millar, 1748, sect. 5, pt. 1, para. 6.

Current Citation

Hume, David. "Sceptical Solution of These Doubts." An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, edited by Tom L. Beauchamp. Oxford University Press, 2000, sect. 5, pt. 1, para. 6.

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Original Citation

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