Map · Book 1: Of the Understanding · Part 2: Of the ideas of space and time · T 1.2.4 Objections answer'd
T 1.2.4.16
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Thus it appears, that the definitions of mathematics destroy the pretended demonstrations; and that if we have the idea of indivisible points, lines and surfaces conformable to the definition, their existence is certainly possible: but if we have no such idea, 'tis impossible we can ever conceive the termination of any figure; without which conception there can be no geometrical demonstration.
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| Kail 2007 focused | T 1.4.2.44 T 1.2.4 (4 paragraphs) Citation pattern | …ndependent existence of our sensible perceptions is contrary to the plainest experience' (T 1.4.2.44; SBN 210). 8 But hi… |
| Cottrell 2015 | T 1.4.2.44-45 T 1.2.4 (6 paragraphs) Citation pattern | …r" conceive them, because none of our impressions have the defining properties of a body (T 1.4.2.44-45; SBN 210-11). But, … |
| Rocknak 2019 | T 1.4.2.43-53 T 1.2.4.10 to T 1.2.5.1 (26 paragraphs) Citation pattern | …to the senses," where he discusses the philosopher's rejection of the vulgar perspective (T 1.4.2.43-53; SBN 209-16). Hume'… |
| T 1.4.2.44 T 1.2.4 (4 paragraphs) Citation pattern | …will conclude ~I. This leads to a logical contradiction (or as Hume puts it, a "fallacy" (T 1.4.2.44; SBN 210)): the vul… |