Hume S Philosophy Of Religion

Author : J.C.A. Gaskin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1987-12-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781349189366

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Hume’s Philosophy of Religion by J.C.A. Gaskin Pdf

Hume's Philosophy of Religion brings together for the first time the whole range of Hume's immensely important critique of religion. The major concern is with a clear discussion and presentation of philosophical issues wherever they occur in Hume's writings, but items in the history of ideas, questions of interpretation and biographical details are introduced when they contribute to an understanding of Hume's position. Already reviewed as a standard work on Hume on religion and as a good general introduction to Hume's thought, this new edition has been extensively revised and extended. '...it is hard to imagine how a study of Hume on religion could have been at once more comprehensive, accurate, readable and scholarly than this...it is strongly to be recommended to all who have occasion to study or to teach Hume in colleges or universities.' W.D.Hudson, Expository Times.

Author : John Charles Addison Gaskin
Publisher : MacMillan
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UVA:X000058289

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Hume's Philosophy of Religion by John Charles Addison Gaskin Pdf

Author : Antony Flew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781135087593

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Hume's Philosophy of Belief (Routledge Revivals) by Antony Flew Pdf

First published in 1961, this book considers Hume’s request to be judged solely by the acknowledged works of his maturity. It focuses on Hume’s first Inquiry in its own right as a separate book to the likes of his other works, such as the Treatise and the Dialogues, which are here only used as supplementary evidence when necessary. This approach brings out, as Hume himself quite explicitly wished to do, the important bearing of his more technical philosophy on matters of religion and of world-outlook generally: "Be a philosopher; but amidst all your philosophy, be still a man."

Author : Andre C. Willis
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780271065786

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Toward a Humean True Religion by Andre C. Willis Pdf

David Hume is traditionally seen as a devastating critic of religion. He is widely read as an infidel, a critic of the Christian faith, and an attacker of popular forms of worship. His reputation as irreligious is well forged among his readers, and his argument against miracles sits at the heart of the narrative overview of his work that perennially indoctrinates thousands of first-year philosophy students. In Toward a Humean True Religion, Andre Willis succeeds in complicating Hume’s split approach to religion, showing that Hume was not, in fact, dogmatically against religion in all times and places. Hume occupied a “watershed moment,” Willis contends, when old ideas of religion were being replaced by the modern idea of religion as a set of epistemically true but speculative claims. Thus, Willis repositions the relative weight of Hume’s antireligious sentiment, giving significance to the role of both historical and discursive forces instead of simply relying on Hume’s personal animus as its driving force. Willis muses about what a Humean “true religion” might look like and suggests that we think of this as a third way between the classical and modern notions of religion. He argues that the cumulative achievements of Hume’s mild philosophic theism, the aim of his moral rationalism, and the conclusion of his project on the passions provide the best content for this “true religion.”

Author : David O'Connor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134634095

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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on Religion by David O'Connor Pdf

David Hume was the most important British philosopher of the eighteenth century. His Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a classic text in the philosophy of religion. Hume on Religion introduces and asseses: *Hume's life and the background to the Dialogues *the ideas and text of Dialogues *Hume's continuing importance to philosophy.

Author : Jennifer A. Herdt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 052155442X

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Religion and Faction in Hume's Moral Philosophy by Jennifer A. Herdt Pdf

An examination of David Hume's work, revising our understanding of the period in which he lived and wrote.

Author : Antony Flew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:251462296

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Hume's Philosophy of Belief by Antony Flew Pdf

Author : David Hume
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Natural History of Religion by David Hume Pdf

The Natural History of Religion by David Hume: Delve into the philosophical examination of religion and its origins with David Hume's "The Natural History of Religion." In this seminal work, Hume explores the evolution of religious beliefs and their impact on human society. Key Aspects of the Book "The Natural History of Religion": Religious Evolution: David Hume traces the historical development of religious ideas and explores the psychological and social factors that contribute to religious belief. Critical Inquiry: The book engages in critical analysis of religious concepts and their societal implications, challenging prevailing religious dogmas. Philosophical Exploration: "The Natural History of Religion" is a philosophical inquiry into the human propensity for religious belief and its connection to human nature. David Hume was an influential Scottish philosopher known for his empiricism and skepticism. His work in philosophy, including this book, has had a lasting impact on the field of religious studies.

Author : Miguel A. Badía Cabrera
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789401008488

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Hume’s Reflection on Religion by Miguel A. Badía Cabrera Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive interpretation of Hume's 'serious reflection' on religion from the perspective afforded by his philosophical project and its Enlightened ends. I relate his account of the origin, development, and significant effects of religious beliefs to his own historical works, and conversely take the former as the leading thread into the disclosure of a Humean philosophy of history. I also critically analyze his views about the eminently irrational and feigned character of most religious faith and its inevitable negative effect on morality. Finally, I examine Hume's attack on the validity of the conclusions of rational theology. Reasonable support is provided for the claim that the belief in God, as an intelligent author of the universe, is a natural and reasonable belief. This work may interest both scholars and general readers who are intrigued or troubled by religion and the issues 'of the utmost importance' which it raises.

Author : David Hume
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0804703337

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The Natural History of Religion by David Hume Pdf

Originally published in London in 1956 by A. and C. Black Ltd.

Author : David Hume
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0192838768

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Principal Writings on Religion by David Hume Pdf

David Hume is one of the most provocative philosophers to have written in English. His Dialogues ask if a belief in God can be inferred from what is known of the universe, or whether such a belief is even consistent with such knowledge. The Natural History of Religion investigates the origins of belief, and follows its development from polytheism to dogmatic monotheism. Together, these works constitute the most formidable attack upon religious belief ever mounted by a philosopher. This new edition includes Section XI of The Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding and a letter by Hume in which he discusses Dialogues.

Author : David Johnson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781501731303

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Hume, Holism, and Miracles by David Johnson Pdf

David Johnson seeks to overthrow one of the widely accepted tenets of Anglo-American philosophy—that of the success of the Humean case against the rational credibility of reports of miracles. In a manner unattempted in any other single work, he meticulously examines all the main variants of Humean reasoning on the topic of miracles: Hume's own argument and its reconstructions by John Stuart Mill, J. L. Mackie, Antony Flew, Jordan Howard Sobel, and others.Hume's view, set forth in his essay "Of Miracles," has been widely thought to be correct. Johnson reviews Hume's thesis with clarity and elegance and considers the arguments of some of the most prominent defenders of Hume's case against miracles. According to Johnson, the Humean argument on this topic is entirely without merit, its purported cogency being simply a philosophical myth.

Author : David Hume
Publisher : Cosimo Classics
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781616409616

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My Own Life by David Hume Pdf

In a final, short summary of his life and works, David Hume wrote My Own Life as he suffered from gastrointestinal issues that ultimately killed him. Despite his bleak prognosis, Hume remains lighthearted and inspirational throughout. He discusses his life growing up, his family relationships, and his desire to constantly improve his works and his reputation as an author. He confesses, "I have suffered very little pain from my disorder; and what is more strange, have... never suffered a moment's abatement of my spirits; insomuch that were I to name the period of my life which I should most choose to pass over again, I might be tempted to point to this later period." This short biography ends with a series of letters from Hume's close friend and fellow author Adam Smith to their publisher William Strahan, recounting Hume's death and giving a stirring eulogy in honor of their friend.

Author : Alan Bailey,Dan O'Brien
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400766150

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Hume's Critique of Religion: 'Sick Men's Dreams' by Alan Bailey,Dan O'Brien Pdf

In this volume, authors Alan Bailey and Dan O’Brien examine the full import of David Hume’s arguments and the context of the society in which his work came to fruition. They analyze the nuanced natured of Hume's philosophical discourse and provide an informed look into his position on the possible content and rational justification of religious belief. The authors first detail the pressures and forms of repression that confronted any 18th century thinker wishing to challenge publicly the truth of Christian theism. From there, they offer an overview of Hume's writings on religion, paying particular attention to the inter-relationships between the various works. They show that Hume's writings on religion are best seen as an artfully constructed web of irreligious argument that seeks to push forward a radical outlook, one that only emerges when the attention shifts from the individual sections of the web to its overall structure and context. Even though there is no explicit denial in any of Hume's published writings or private correspondence of the existence of God, the implications of his arguments often seem to point strongly towards atheism. David Hume was one of the leading British critics of Christianity and all forms of religion at a time when public utterances or published writings denying the truth of Christianity were liable to legal prosecution. His philosophical and historical writings offer a sustained and remarkably open critique of religion that is unmatched by any previous author writing in English. Yet, despite Hume’s widespread reputation amongst his contemporaries for extreme irreligion, the subtle and measured manner in which he presents his position means that it remains far from clear how radical his views actually were.

Author : David Hume
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1779
Category : Religion
ISBN : GENT:900000075073

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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume Pdf

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical work written 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 whose proponents believe through which we may come to know the nature of God. Such topics debated include the argument from design - for which Hume uses a house - and whether there is more suffering or good in the world (Argument from evil)