The Natural History of Religion by David Hume

The Natural History of Religion

David Hume

72 pages first pub 1757 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy religion challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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In this essay, Hume pioneers a naturalist account of the causes, effects, and historical development of religious belief. Hume locates the origins of religion in emotion, particularly fear and the desire to control the future. He further argues th...

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