Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion
About this book
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical work 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 on God's nature or attributes and how, or if, humankind can come to knowledge of a deity. In the Dialogues, Hume's characters debate a number of arguments for the existence of God, and arguments through which we may come to know the nature of God. Such topics debated include the argument from design -- for which Hume uses the example of a house -- and whether there is more suffering or good in the world.
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4.0/5 · 6199 readers · 114 pages · ≈ 2 h 07 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion?
About ≈ 2 h 07 m — 114 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion?
114 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion?
It sits on the Religion, Philosophy, History shelves.
Is Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion?
The main characters include David Hume (1711-1776), Straton of Lampsacus.
Where does Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion take place?
It is set in Scotland during Early works to 1900.
Who wrote Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion?
David Hume.
Where can I read Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library