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Our greatest philosopher

But not according to ‘equity and diversity’

20 April 2024

9:00 AM

20 April 2024

9:00 AM

Yes, I know, starting a column by talking briefly about one of the world’s great philosophers is a bit odd. But bear with me. I’m going to relate this back to today’s woke ideologies. First, though, let’s go to the great Scottish Enlightenment philosopher David Hume. This Scots-Canadian writer thinks Hume is the greatest philosopher ever to have lived.

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