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Hammon, William |
| Author |
Turner, Matthew, -1788? |
| Title |
Answer to Dr. Priestley's Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed by the Freethought Archives
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| Summary |
"Answer to Dr. Priestley's Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever" by William Hammon et al. is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This work engages directly with Dr. Joseph Priestley’s theological arguments, exploring the existence and attributes of a deity through rational discourse and personal reflection on faith and disbelief. The author approaches topics surrounding natural and moral proofs of God’s existence, the implications of atheism, and the consequences on morality without reliance on revealed religion. The opening portion of the book serves as both a preface and an introduction to the central themes of the discourse. Hammon expresses his journey from belief to skepticism, attributing his shift to free thought and the influence of Dr. Priestley's writings meant to affirm belief. He articulates the complexities of discussing the nature of divinity, emphasizing the necessity of open inquiry and the value of reasoned debate over dogmatic assertion. In this context, he presents a variety of speculative assertions about morality and religion, critically examining societal norms and the role of rational discussion in matters of faith, subtly positioning himself as both a challenger and a thinker within the era's broader intellectual landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Free thought
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| Subject |
Atheism
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| Subject |
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. Letters to a philosophical unbeliever
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14120 |
| Release Date |
Nov 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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