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Springer Melancholy Duty: The Hume-Gibbon Attack on Christianity

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Explore a deep analysis of eighteenth-century thought with Melancholy Duty: The Hume-Gibbon Attack on Christianity. Part of the International Archives of the History of Ideas (volume 154), this scholarly work by Springer examines how David Hume and Edward Gibbon challenged religious traditions through their unique perspectives as philosopher and historian. Through ten detailed chapters, the book investigates the iconoclasm of these two thinkers. It focuses on their efforts to naturalize the study of Christianity by looking at its social and political dimensions. This text provides a comprehensive look at how philosophical history attempted to confront religious belief, including specific discussions on the belief in miracles. This volume is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in historiography and the history of ideas. It offers a thorough examination of the intellectual shift during the eighteenth century, making it a significant addition to any academic library focused on historical studies.

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Comprehensive study of David Hume and Edward Gibbon and their specific confrontation with eighteenth-century Christianity.

Ten chapters that examine the iconoclasm of Hume as a philosopher and Gibbon as a historian.

Detailed analysis of how these thinkers worked to naturalize the study of Christianity.

Focuses on the social and political dimensions of religious study during the eighteenth century.

Explores the historical challenge to religious belief and the concept of miracles.

Part of the International Archives of the History of Ideas (Archives internationales d'histoire des idees), volume 154.

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Brand: Springer
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0792347854
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historiography
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 November 1997
Listed Since: 06 February 2007

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