The prevalence of the mechanical philosophy came later, but ... - Hume, David

This quote is attributed to Hume, David.

"The prevalence of the mechanical philosophy came later, but by the time of Hume it had become the dominant intellectual force."

Hume, David Philosophy

Philosopher Scottish 1711–1776

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