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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

David Hume

Start Publishing LLC · Paperback · January 18, 2013

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Who it’s for
Three fictional voices test the limits of belief and knowledge in a philosophical dialogue.
Genres
Religion & Philosophy, Atheism
Published
Start Publishing LLC, January 18, 2013

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About this book

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is an important philosophical work written by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. Through dialogue three fictional characters named Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes debate the nature of God's existence. While all three agree that a god exists, they differ sharply in opinion as to God's nature. They also differ as to whether or not humankind can come to knowledge of a deity.

Belief in Debate

Three fictional voices test the limits of belief and knowledge in a philosophical dialogue.

Come here for

  • A sustained debate about God’s nature
  • Questions about what human reason can know

Expect

  • Sharp differences among characters who agree a god exists
  • A contemplative clash over whether deity can be known

Where it sits

Atheism54%
Religion & Philosophy49%

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Publisher categories

  • Ethics
  • Religion & Philosophy
  • Religious Reference
Authors
David Hume
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
January 18, 2013
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Ethics