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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

David Hume
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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1779

Book Brief

David Hume

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1779
Book Details
Pages

129

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1779

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, David Hume explores the existence and nature of God through fictional dialogues between three philosophers: Cleanthes, Demea, and Philo. Cleanthes argues for God’s existence based on the complexity of nature, while Philo deconstructs this argument, and Demea questions the morality of God altogether. Through these characters, Hume delves into the complexity and ambiguity surrounding religious belief and the nature of the divine.

Contemplative

Informative

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

5,982 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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David Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion elicits praise for its profound philosophical inquiry and articulate prose, making it a staple in discussions of theology and human reasoning. Critics commend its intellectual rigor but note that the dense argumentation can be challenging for some readers. While its abstract nature may not appeal to everyone, philosophers and students of theology will find it indispensable.

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Who Should Read Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion?

Ideal for philosophers, theologians, and intellectuals, Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion will captivate readers who appreciate thought-provoking works like Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy and Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. This book suits those who enjoy examining complex arguments about the existence and nature of God.

4.2

5,982 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

129

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1779

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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