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David Hume, the 18th century philosopher, economist, and historian, uses a lively Socratic discussion by three characters to explore the nature of religion and God, particularly whether and how one can know that God exists. Having been accused of heresy during his lifetime, Hume knew not to publish this book until after his death, so he bequeathed the manuscript, a few days before his death, to his printer, but if the printer didn't publish it within 2 years, the manuscript would go to Hume's nephew, also named David Hume, which it did and the nephew did publish it.One of the oldest and most popular arguments for the existence of God is the design argument, that order and "purpose" in the world must be proof of a divine origin: Where one sees a watch, one may infer the existence of the watchmaker. Here Philo, Cleanthes, and Demea volley their arguments back and forth. Cleanthes advocates for the existence of God based upon observed design in the world, Philo counters that argument, and Demea represents rigid orthodoxy. The dialogues continue for a total of 12 parts, exploring many ideas such as that there may be more than one supreme God, that our universe may have been spawned without a creator from an older one as a plant procreates by spreading its seeds, and other questions about the natural world and the concept of the Deity. Scholars disagree regarding which character most closely represents Hume's own voice in the dialogues, but most say that Philo speaks for Hume. The Dialogues and Hume's other philosophical writings about the nature of "knowing" would lead one to a conclusion that Hume was an agnostic, not an atheist.In the introduction, as a letter from Pamphilus to Hermippus, Hume explains his choice of the dialogue as the style for this presentation: "Any question of philosophy ... which is so OBSCURE and UNCERTAIN, that human reason can reach no fixed determination with regard to it; if it should be treated at all, seems to lead us naturally into the style of dialogue and conversation. Reasonable men may be allowed to differ, where no one can reasonably be positive. Opposite sentiments, even without any decision, afford an agreeable amusement; and if the subject be curious and interesting, the book carries us, in a manner, into company; and unites the two greatest and purest pleasures of human life, study and society."Open this eBook and you will find yourself in Cleanthes' library alongside Pamphilus, the pupil of Cleanthes, as he silently audits these dialogues concerning natural religion among Cleanthes, the precise philosopher, Philo, the sceptic, and Demea, the inflexibly orthodox believer.Images of the actual hand-written manuscript and editorial notes about this and all of Hume's published writings are available at the website http://www.davidhume.org/.(Sources: Wikipedia and www.davidhume.org, which is a website created and maintained by Amyas Merivale, University of Leeds, and Peter Millican, Hertford College, University of Oxford.)

The New Accelerator was written in the year 1901 by H. G. Wells. This book is one of the most popular novels of H. G. Wells, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Friedrich Nietzsche's "The Antichrist" might be more aptly named "The Antichristian," for it is an unmitigated attack on Christianity that Nietzsche makes within the text instead of an exposition on evil or Satan as the title might suggest. In "The Antichrist," Nietzsche presents a highly controversial view of Christianity as a damaging influence upon western civilization that must come to an end. Regardless of ones religious or philosophical point of view, "The Antichrist" makes for an engaging philosophical discourse.

Die Grundlegung zur Metaphysik der Sitten ist ein Buch von Immanuel Kant, das im Jahr 1785 erschien. Es ist die erste grundlegende Schrift Kants zur Ethik, die er im schon recht hohen Alter von 61 Jahren veröffentlichte. Kants eigentliche Schrift zur Ethik ist die Kritik der praktischen Vernunft. Deren Argumentation ist in der GMS bereits in Grundzügen entwickelt. Das Buch entstand noch unter der Regierung von Friedrich dem Großen.

The Demon Spell was written in the year 1894 by Hume Nisbet. This book is one of the most popular novels of Hume Nisbet, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Pistol Politics was written in the year 1936 by Robert Ervin Howard. This book is one of the most popular novels of Robert Ervin Howard, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters was written in the year 1921 by Victor Appleton. This book is one of the most popular novels of Victor Appleton, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

This is the last of Boothby's Dr. Nikola novels, set in Venice, Italy. Nikola tells the story of his sad life, demonstrates his mystic ability to enable people to experience themselves in another place and time, transforms a man into being a beast, and departs from his palace in Venice which has a bloody history, but he remains in the minds of those who met him.

The Prairie: A Tale (1827) is a historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, the third novel written by him featuring Natty Bumppo, his fictitious frontier hero, who is simply known as "the trapper" in it. Chronologically The Prairie is the fifth and final installment of the Leatherstocking Tales. It depicts Natty in the final year of his life still proving helpful to people in distress on the American frontier. Continuity with The Last of the Mohicans is indicated by the appearance of the grandson of Duncan and Alice Heyward of The Last of the Mohicans and the noble Pawnee chief Hard Heart, whose name is English for the French nickname for the Delaware, le Coeur-dur. Natty is drawn to Hard Heart as a noble warrior in the likeness of his dear friend Uncas, "the last of the Mohicans."

The Green Rust was written in the year 1919 by Edgar Wallace. This book is one of the most popular novels of Edgar Wallace, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Vor einer nicht näher definierten Zeit, die vermutlich in der Zeit zwischen dem 17. und 18. Jahrhundert liegt, wohnt am Rande des Genfer Sees in der damals noch kleinen Stadt Genf der Uhrmachermeister Zacharius. Sein Haus befindet sich auf einer kleinen Insel der Rhone, die sich im Zufluss des Sees befindet. Das Fundament des Hauses besteht aus ziemlich verrotteten Pfählen. Zacharius ist Uhrmacher aus Überzeugung und hat als Mechaniker einige kleine Erfindungen gemacht, die ihn über die Grenzen der Stadt hinaus bekannt machen. Die Anerkennung für die von ihm entwickelte Ankerhemmung erfüllt ihn mit Stolz aber auch mit Überheblichkeit. Seine Uhren zeichnen sich durch eine hohe Genauigkeit und Präzision aus, die mit künstlerischem Anspruch gepaart ist. Für Zacharius ist das die Grundlage für ein materiell abgesichertes Leben.

Being a full and true account of the solution of the mystery concerning the Jeffrey-Moore affair.

Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence was written in the year 1922 by Alice B. Emerson. This book is one of the most popular novels of Alice B. Emerson, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Vittoria Accoramboni was written in the year 1839 by Stendhal. This book is one of the most popular novels of Stendhal, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

With gusts of wind fanning it roughly, the flame rose fast. Harrigan made other journeys to the rotten stump and wrenched away great chunks of bark and wood. He came back and piled them on the fire. It towered high, the upper tongues twisting among the branches of the tree. They laid Kate Malone between the windbreak and the fire. In a short time her trembling ceased; she turned her face to the blaze and slept.

An exciting tale of the attempts of the unscrupulous cattlemen to drive the homesteader from their holdings and leave the land free for grazing. Alan Macdonald leads the homesteaders in their defense and, after many misunderstandings and unjust accusations clears his love story as well.