The System of Nature, or, the Laws of the Moral and Physical World. Volume 2
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"The System of Nature, or, the Laws of the Moral and Physical World. Volume 2" by Baron d'Holbach is a philosophical work published in 1770. This radical treatise argues for atheism and materialism, claiming the mind is merely the brain, free will is illusion, and the universe operates by strict deterministic laws. Originally published anonymously, it sparked fierce controversy, drawing refutations from Voltaire and Frederick the Great, while inspiring figures like Shelley
with its uncompromising rejection of God and supernatural beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789 |
|---|---|
| Title | The System of Nature, or, the Laws of the Moral and Physical World. Volume 2 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_System_of_Nature |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 32.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy and religion |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Subject | Materialism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8910 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jun 8, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 713 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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