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Description

1. x, 230 pages : illustrations; 25 cm

Summary

1. "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 about 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."--Jacket.

Series statement

1. International archives of the history of ideas = Archives internationales d'histoire des idées ; 183

Uniform title

1. Archives internationales d'histoire des idées ; 183.

Subject

1. Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
2. Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
3. Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm 1646-1716
4. Newton, Isaac 1643-1727
5. Gott, ..
6. Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727
7. Newton, Isaac <Sir, 1642-1727>
8. Newton, Isaac
9. Physics > Philosophy
10. Mathematical physics
11. Gottesvorstellung
12. Infinitesimalrechnung
13. Wiskundige methoden
14. Natuurwetten
15. Analyse (wiskunde)
16. Religieuze aspecten
17. Philosophie des sciences
18. Physique
19. Aspect spirituel
20. Spiritualité

Contents

1. The Search for Truth -- The Mathematical Principles of God's Design -- Newton's Method of Fluxions -- Leibniz's Calculus -- Newton's and Leibniz's Notions of Space and Time -- God's Absolute Perspective according to Newton -- God's Infinite Perspective according to Leibniz -- The Sacrificial Fire and Alchemy -- The Tabernacle and the Two Jewish Temples -- Finale: Why does God Hide the Heavenly Music.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-223) and index.