{"product_id":"the-system-of-nature-volume-2-volume-2-9781536163568","title":"The System of Nature. Volume 2: Volume 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefaceThe origin of man's ideas upon the DivinityOf mythology -- Of theologyOf the confused and contradictory ideas of theologyExamination of the proofs of the existence of the Divinity, as given by ClarkeExamination of the proofs offered by Descartes, Malebranche, Newton, \u0026amp;cOf Pantheismor of the natural ideas of the DivinityOf Theism -- Of the System of Optimism -- Of Final CausesExamination of the Advantages which result from Man's Notions on the Divinity-- of their Influence upon Morals-- upon Politics-- upon Science-- upon the Happiness of Nations, and that of individualsTheological Notions cannot be the Basis of Morality -- Comparison between Theological Ethics and Natural Morality -- Theology prejudicial to the Human MindMan can form no Conclusion from the Ideas which are offered him of the Divinity -- Of their want of just Inference -- Of the Inutility of his ConductDefence of the Sentiments contained in this Work -- Of Impiety -- Do there exist Atheists?Is what is termed Atheism, compatible with Morality?Of the motives which lead to what is falsely called Atheism -- Can this System be dangerous? -- Can it be embraced by the Illiterate?A summary of the Code of Nature. A Brief Sketch of the Life and Writings of M. de MirabaudIndex.","brand":"Nova Science Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886145909079,"sku":"9781536163568","price":163.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781536163568.jpg?v=1722538981","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-system-of-nature-volume-2-volume-2-9781536163568","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}