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Pears, David 1921--

Hume's system: an examination of the first book of his
"treatise"

1. English philosophy
I. Title
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Pears David Francis.

Hume's system: an examination of the first book of his Treatise/

David Pears.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Hume, David, 1711-1776. Treatise of human nature. Book 1.

2. Knowledge, Theory of. 3. Philosopy of mind. I. Title.

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