De la cruauté religieuse by baron d' Paul Henri Thiry Holbach

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Author Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789
Title De la cruauté religieuse
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Summary "De la cruauté religieuse" by Paul Henri Thiry Holbach is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work examines the nature of religious cruelty, exploring how human ideas and behaviors are often reflected in the deities people worship. Holbach argues that the cruelties attributed to gods and the violent practices in religious traditions stem from human cruelty itself, which is projected onto divine figures. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for the author's exploration of religious cruelty through a systematic examination. Holbach begins by analyzing the qualities attributed to deities, suggesting that humans often ascribe their own negative traits—such as tyranny and vindictiveness—onto the gods they worship. He critiques how these misconceptions lead to self-inflicted suffering among adherents, including ascetic practices and harmful rituals, and he highlights the tragic consequences of sacrificing animals and even humans as part of misguided religious devotion. This critical perspective challenges readers to reassess their understanding of divinity, morality, and the resulting human behaviors shaped by religion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Christianity -- Controversial literature
Subject Church and state
Subject Cruelty
Subject Future punishment
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EBook-No. 41336
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 19, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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