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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

Hume, David

Hardcover

PhilosophyReligion General

ISBN10: 1161428410
ISBN13: 9781161428414
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical work written by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. The book was first published in 1779, after Hume's death, and is composed of a series of dialogues between three characters: Cleanthes, Philo, and Demea. The dialogues explore the nature of God and the arguments for and against the existence of a supreme being. Cleanthes argues for the existence of God based on the design argument, which posits that the complexity and order of the universe are evidence of a designer. Philo, on the other hand, is a skeptic who challenges Cleanthes' argument and presents counterarguments, such as the problem of evil and the limitations of human knowledge. Demea represents the traditional religious view and argues that God's existence cannot be proven through reason alone, but rather through faith and revelation.The book is considered a classic of philosophical literature and has been praised for its insightful and nuanced treatment of the arguments for and against the existence of God. It is also notable for its exploration of the limitations of human reason and the role of faith in religious belief.It Seems Strange To Me, Said Cleanthes, That You, Demea, Who Are So Sincere In The Cause Of Religion, Should Still Maintain The Mysterious, Incomprehensible Nature Of The Deity, And Should Insist So Strenuously That He Has No Manner Of Likeness Or Resemblance To Human Creatures. The Deity, I Can Readily Allow, Possesses Many Powers And Attributes Of Which We Can Have No Comprehension: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work

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