An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

He says knowledge comes from sense impressions and ideas are a copy; they are less clear and intense than the original impression. The mind brings thoughts via their association what he calls a principle of connection. They resemble contiguity cause and results. There are two different ways to justify a causal case: relations of thoughts or matters of truth. For example This room doesn't have four walls isn't problematic; the room could have three walls. The authenticity of any statement relies ...See More