Summary:
The book presents a skeptical philosophy questioning the reliability of human knowledge, causation, and the existence of the self, arguing that most human understanding is based on habits and customs rather than rational deduction. It also discusses the limitations of scientific and empirical methods, the role of free will, and the nature of religion.
Key points:
1. Empiricism and Idea Theory:
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