David Hume Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion (Royal Collector's Edition)

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical work that concerns three philosophers named Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes, who debate the nature of Gods existence. While all three agree that a god exists, they differ sharply in opinion on Gods nature or attributes, and how, or if, humankind can come to knowledge of a deity. Such topics debated include the argument from design, and whether there is more suffering or good in the world. Hume started writing the Dialogues in 1750 but did not complete them until 1776, shortly before his death. They are based partly on Ciceros De Natura Deorum, written in 45 BC. The Dialogues were published posthumously in 1779, originally with neither the authors nor the publishers name. The dialogues are supportive of mainstream theism in an ironic fashion and the book is essentially a counter apologetic work. The book argues for scepticism in subjects that are far removed from human experience. This case laminate collectors edition includes a Victorian inspired dustjacket. | David Hume Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion (Royal Collector's Edition)