Hume Says That "It Seems to Me, That the Only

question 53

Multiple Choice

Hume says that "It seems to me, that the only objects of the abstract science or of demonstration are ________ and ________, and that all attempts to extend this more perfect species of knowledge beyond these bounds are mere sophistry and illusion."

• A) quantity; number
• B) proof; conjecture
• C) hypotheses; theories
• D) data; experiments

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Definitions:

Witness

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, and can give a first-hand account of it, or someone who is present at the signing of a document and signs it themselves to confirm this.

Intestate

The condition of dying without having made a legal will, leading to assets being distributed according to state laws.

Durable Power

Refers to a durable power of attorney, a legal document that grants someone the authority to act on another's behalf, even if the grantor becomes incapacitated.

Medical Decisions

The process of making choices related to health care by patients, often involving considerations of various treatment options.