The System Of Nature, Vol. 1

By Paul Henri Thiry, Paul-Henri Thiry, Paul Henri Thiry Holbach

Book Overview

The System of Nature V1 is a philosophical treatise written by Baron D'Holbach in the 18th century. The book is an extensive critique of the existence of God and the concept of religion, arguing that the natural world and human behavior can be explained through scientific principles and the laws of nature. D'Holbach's work is heavily influenced by the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers such as Voltaire and Rousseau, and it is considered one of the most radical and controversial works of its time. The book is divided into several sections, covering topics such as the origins of the universe, the nature of human consciousness, and the role of morality in society. D'Holbach's arguments are presented in a clear and concise manner, and the book is written in a style that is accessible to both scholars and general readers. Despite its controversial nature, The System of Nature V1 remains an important work in the history of philosophy and an influential text in the development of atheism and secular humanism.In what experimental philosophers have styled the THREE ORDERS OF NATURE, that is to say, the mineral, the vegetable, and animal worlds, they have established, by the aid of motion, a transmigration, an exchange, a continual circulation in the particles of matter. Nature has occasion in one place, for those particles which, for a time, she has placed in another. These particles, after having, by particular combinations, constituted beings endued with peculiar essences, with specific properties, with determinate modes of action, dissolve and separate with more or less facility; and combining in a new manner, they form new beings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419184733
• ISBN13: 9781419184734
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.2"