Publisher's Synopsis
The Natural History of Religion is a philosophical work written by Scottish philosopher David Hume. The book explores the origins and development of religious beliefs and practices in human societies. Hume argues that religion is a natural and inevitable aspect of human culture, arising from the human tendency to seek explanations for the natural world and to project human characteristics onto the unknown. He examines the various forms of religious belief, from polytheism to monotheism, and considers their social and psychological functions. Hume also critiques traditional arguments for the existence of God and the problem of evil. The Natural History of Religion is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.The only point of theology, in which we shall find a consent of mankind almost universal, is, that there is invisible, intelligent power in the world: But whether this power be supreme or subordinate, whether confined to one being; or distributed among several, what attributes, qualities, connexions, or principles of action ought to be ascribed to those beings, concerning all these points, there is the widest difference in the popular systems of theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
