Quote by David Hume

Philosophy would render us entirely Pyrrhonian, were not nature too strong for it.

Philosophy would render us entirely Pyrrhonian, were not nat

Summary

This quote suggests that philosophy, specifically the Pyrrhonian school of thought, has the potential to make us doubt everything and adopt a skeptical worldview. However, it also recognizes that human nature, with its inclination towards holding beliefs and seeking certainty, is resistant to complete skepticism. Despite the influence of philosophy, our inherent nature prevents us from fully embracing the Pyrrhonian skepticism, which questions even the most basic and fundamental assumptions about the world.

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