The Natural History of Religion

The Natural History of Religion

David Hume, scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist (1711-1776)


This ebook presents «The Natural History of Religion», from David Hume. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected.


Table of Contents

- About This Book

- Introduction

- That Polytheism Was The Primary Religion Of Men

- Origin Of Polytheism

- The Same Subject Continued

- Deities Not Considered As Creators Or Formers Of The World

- Various Forms Of Polytheism - Allegory, Hero-worship

- Origin Of Theism From Polytheism

- Confirmation Of This Doctrine

- Flux And Reflux Of Polytheism And Theism

- Comparison Of These Religions, With Regard To Persecution And Toleration

- With Regard To Courage Or Abasement

- With Regard To Reason Or Absurdity

- With Regard To Doubt Or Conviction

- Impious Conceptions Of The Divine Nature In Popular Religions Of Both Kinds

- Bad Influence Of Popular Religions On Morality

- General Corollary

- Notes