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The system of nature. Volume 1 / Paul Henri Thiery (Baron D'Holbach).
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry baron d', 1723-1789, author.
- Series:
- World philosophy series.
- World Philosophy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Philosophy and religion.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (252 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Snova, [2019]
- Summary:
- The System of Nature is a 2 volume book on philosophy written by Paul-Henri Thiry in 1770 and published in French. Most importantly, the author denies the existence of God, arguing that belief in a higher being is the product of fear, lack of understanding, and anthropomorphism. It is the most comprehensive description of Atheism in the history of philosophy.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-5361-6358-9
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