Hume's Dialogues provide a classic exposition and critique of the
famous 'Argument to Design', the attempt to prove the existence and
properties of a designing intelligence or God from the phenomena of
Nature, notably the functional contrivance of the parts of plants
and animals. As such, it raises questions of central interest in
both philosphy and theology. Philosophers will be concerned with
the implications of strict empiricism for our claims to know
anything of the existence and properties of God, and with it the
associated threat of scepticism. Theologians will be concerned
about the possibility of natural theology and the problematic
relation between natural theology and the claims of revealed
religions such as Christianity. This book will follow the layout of
the Reader's Guide Series In 'Context', Pyle will explain the
philosophical and theological background against which the book was
written, including what is meant by 'natural' religion introduce
hte reader to Enlightenment views on religion. 'Overview of Themes'
will address the question of why Hume chose to write in dialogue
form, sketch out the views of the three characters and introduce
the questions they address. The 'Reading the Text' section will
take take the 12 parts of Dialogues in turn and guide the reader
throuhg the issues thrown up. Discussion points and questions will
focus thinking and encourage the reader to engage with the primary
text. 'Reception and Influence' will include discussion of Hume's
influence on Kant and hte debates about Darwinism.
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