Hume on mathematics

Philosophical Quarterly 10 (39):127-137 (1960)
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„My sole purpose in this paper is to try and correct what I take to be a common misinterpretation of Hume’s opinions on mathematics. I shall not enquire whether he was right or wrong in holding these opinions. Nor shall I offer opinions of my own.“

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