The Problem of God in David Hume

Anders Kraal (University of British Columbia, Vancouver)

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Cambridge University Press
18 January 2024

Nature & existence of God; Theology; Mysticism

Series: Elements in the Problems of God

David Hume (1711-1776) is one of the foremost critics of attempts to provide rational arguments in support of traditional Christian theism in Western philosophy. In this Element, the authors examine Hume's chief objections to the cosmological argument, the design argument, and the argument from miracles, along with some main responses to these objections. The authors also examine Hume's seminal version of the argument from evil, which is deployed in an effort to show that traditional Christian theism is lacking in coherent meaning. Drawing on recent developments in Hume scholarship according to which Hume's ultimate philosophical aim was to further an anti-Christian agenda, an attempt is made to situate Hume's writings on God and religion in an unfolding narrative that is impacted throughout by the trenchant religious criticisms of Hume's chief philosophical predecessor, Thomas Hobbes.

By: Anders Kraal (University of British Columbia Vancouver)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 105g
ISBN: 9781009270267
ISBN 10: 1009270265
Series: Elements in the Problems of God
Pages: 62
Publication Date: 18 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. Overview of Hume's life and writings; 3. The starting point: a Hobbesian challenge to traditional Christian theism; 4. Cosmological arguments; 5. Arguments from design; 6. Arguments from miracles; 7. Arguments from evil; 8. The end result: a turn to Hobbesian theism; References.