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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

David Hume

Start Publishing PD · Print & ebook · April 23, 2024

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Three fictional speakers debate God's nature and whether humans can know a deity.
Genres
Religion & Philosophy, Modern Philosophy
Published
Start Publishing PD, April 23, 2024

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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is an importnat philosophical work written by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. Through dialogue three fictional characters named Demea Philo and Cleanthes debate the nature of God_x0019_ s existence. While all three agree that a god exists they differ sharply in opinion as to God_x0019_ s nature. They also differ as to whether or not humankind can come to knowledge of a deity.

Debating God's Nature

Three fictional speakers debate God's nature and whether humans can know a deity.

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  • Three fictional voices debating what can be known about a deity

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  • Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes disagree about God's nature
  • All three agree that a god exists

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Religion & Philosophy80%
Modern Philosophy26%

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Publisher categories

  • Ethics
  • Religion & Philosophy
  • Religious Reference
Authors
David Hume
Publisher
Start Publishing PD
Published
April 23, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Ethics