If A and B is causally related, then which among the following is not the necessary and sufficient condition of A becoming the cause of B according to Hume.
1. A be precedent and contiguous to B
2. Events resembling A be precedent and contiguous to events resembling B
3. The idea of A be followed by the idea of B
4. The idea of A be associated with the idea of B
5. B must be present in A
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. Only 5
D. 4 and 5
Answer: Option C
Related Questions on Classical Western Epistemology and Metaphysics
What is the basic distinction created by Rationalist?
A. Knowledge and belief
B. Reason and experience
C. Experience and explanation
D. Faith and belief
Who are in the sharp contrast With rationalist philosopher?
A. Reductionalist
B. Empiricist
C. Hume
D. Berkeley
Which among them are not the work of Descartes?
A. Discovery of Method
B. Meditation
C. Discovery of Mind
D. Principles of Philosophy
What Descartes said about the single certain truth?
A. Clarity of thought
B. Methodological scepticism
C. Deliberate doubt
D. Distinctness in idea

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