18 books like Physico-theology

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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion David Hume · 1779 · 114p · ≈ 3h · Challenging 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… Shares Natural theology, Early works to 1900, Religion, Early works to 1800

Essays and treatises on several subjects David Hume · 1758 · 531p · ≈ 17h · Challenging Shares Natural theology, Early works to 1900, Early works to 1800, Philosophy with this book.

Poems Francis Thompson · 1893 · ★ 5.0 · 328p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Shares God, Theology, Religion with this book.

The Shaver's new sermon for the fast day

The Shaver's new sermon for the fast day Pasquin Shaveblock · 1795 · 23p · ≈ 46m · Challenging Shares English Sermons, Sermons, Church of England, Early works to 1800 with this book.

Natural religion F. Max Müller · 1888 · 608p · ≈ 20h · Demanding Shares Natural theology, Early works to 1900, Religion, Philosophy with this book.

Sylva sylvarvm Francis Bacon · 1627 · 258p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Shares Pre-Linnean works, Natural history, Early works to 1800 with this book.

De Natura deorum Cicero · 1718 · 236p · ≈ 7h · Challenging *De Natura deorum* (*The Nature of the Gods*) is a philosophical dialogue by Roman orator Cicero written in 45 BC. It is laid out in three books, each of which discuss the theology of different Roman and Greek philosophers. The dialogue uses a discussion of Stoic, Epicurean, and skeptical theories to examine fundamental questions of theology. The dialogue is on the whole narrated by Cicero… Shares God, Theology, Religion, Early works to 1800

The Origins of Biblical Monotheism

The Origins of Biblical Monotheism Mark S Smith · 2001 · 348p · ≈ 11h · Moderate One of the leading scholars of ancient West Semitic religion discusses polytheism vs. monotheism by covering the fluidity of those categories in the ancient Near East. He argues that Israel's social history is key to the development of monotheism. Shares God, Theology, Religion

Nova Atlantis Francis Bacon · 1627 · ★ 4.0 · 45p · ≈ 1h · Challenging **New Atlantis** is an incomplete utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon, published posthumously in 1626. It appeared unheralded and tucked into the back of a longer work of natural history, *Sylva sylvarum* (forest of materials). In *New Atlantis*, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the… Shares Pre-Linnean works, Natural history, Early works to 1800, Philosophy

De mysteriis Iamblichus · 1497 · 374p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Shares Early works to 1900, Religion, Early works to 1800, Philosophy with this book.

Herders sämmtliche Werke Johann Gottfried Herder · 1877 · ★ 5.0 · 414p · ≈ 13h · Challenging Shares Theology, Philosophy with this book.

Saint Thomas Aquinas Gilbert Keith Chesterton · 1933 · ★ 4.0 · 115p · ≈ 3h · Moderate " St. Thomas Aquinas is enriched by the author's unique ability to see the world through the saint's eyes, a fresh and animated view that shows us Aquinas as no other biography has. Acclaimed as the best book ever written on Aquinas by such outstanding Thomists as Jacques Maritain, Etienne Gilson, and Anton Pegis, this brilliant biography will completely capture the reader and leave him desirous… Shares Theology, Religion, Philosophy

Ich und du Martin Buber · 1922 · ★ 4.1 · 134p · ≈ 4h · Moderate "Martin Buber, heavily influenced by the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche, unites the proto-Existentialist currents of modern German thought with the Judeo-Christian tradition, powerfully updating faith for modern times.". "This work is the centerpiece of Buber's philosophy. It lays out a view of the world in which human beings can enter into relationships using their innermost and whole being… Shares God, Theology, Religion, Philosophy

Philosophy and living Olaf Stapledon · 1935 · ★ 3.4 Shares Philosophy with this book.

A treatise of human nature David Hume · 1739 · ★ 4.0 · 324p · ≈ 10h · Challenging The eighteenth-century Scottish philosopher's classic work on human understanding and morals. Shares Natural theology, Early works to 1900, Early works to 1800, Philosophy

Bible Various authors · 1200 · ★ 4.6 · 1284p · ≈ 42h · Demanding The Bible is a collection of religious texts and scriptures central to Christianity and also foundational to Judaism through the Hebrew Bible. Written and compiled across many centuries by multiple authors and traditions, it includes history, law, poetry, prophecy, wisdom literature, letters, and accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. Shares Theology, Religion

Guesses at truth Augustus J. C. Hare · 1827 · 576p · ≈ 19h · Challenging Book digitized by Google from the library of Oxford University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb. Shares Theology, Religion, Philosophy

Self-help Samuel Smiles · 1800 · ★ 3.8 · 386p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Shares Early works to 1900, Early works to 1800, Philosophy with this book.

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