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According to Hume's An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding, the following is/are the principle[s] governing the connection of ideas:
According to Hume's An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding, the following is/are the principle[s] governing the connection of ideas:
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Hume's 3 associations: Resemblance, Contiguity, Cause-Effect. Easy mnemonic: RCC.
Updated On: Aug 29, 2025
- Resemblance
- Contiguity in space and time
- Juxtaposition
- Cause and Effect
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The Correct Option is A, B, D
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David Hume identifies three principles of association of ideas:
1. Resemblance — one idea naturally suggests another if they are similar.
2. Contiguity in space and time — ideas connected by proximity (e.g., a picture reminds us of the place).
3. Cause and Effect — the most important principle; when one idea is thought of, the mind immediately anticipates its usual effect.
- (A) Correct: Resemblance is a principle.
- (B) Correct: Contiguity in space and time is a principle.
- (C) Incorrect: Juxtaposition is not mentioned by Hume.
- (D) Correct: Cause and Effect is central to Hume's philosophy.
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