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

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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.

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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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