According to Hume's theory of meaning, a term is meaningful only if the ideas it stands for are derived from:
A) sensations
B) the Bible
C) theorems
D) physics
E) pre-cognition

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Hume's theory of meaning, part of his empiricist philosophy, posits that for a term to be meaningful, the ideas it represents must be derived from sensory experience or sensations. He argued that all ideas are ultimately derived from impressions, which are sensory experiences.

According to Hume's Theory of Meaning, a Term Is Meaningful