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What does it mean?
Schopenhauer claims Hume's work contains more learning than several other major philosophers combined.
In plain terms
Hume offers more insight than many other philosophers combined.
What can you take from it?
Value density and clarity over volume of words.

Where it applies

  • choosing books
  • evaluating authors

Putting it to work

  • prioritize concise thinkers

Questions to consider

  • What makes a text valuable?
  • How do you measure learning depth?

Another view

This is a subjective opinion by Schopenhauer.

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