
by - David Hume
PAMPHILUS TO HERMIPPUS
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
PART 4
PART 5
PART 6
PART 7
PART 8
In this thoughtful work the author revives the ancient art of dialogue, letting ideas unfold through a lively conversation rather than a didactic treatise. By gathering three distinct voices—one rigorous, one skeptical, and one staunchly orthodox—the text creates a natural setting for philosophical inquiry, where each participant can probe the limits of reason without pretence. The format invites listeners to feel as if they are eavesdropping on an evening in a scholar’s library, where the exchange of arguments is as much about style as substance.
The discussion centers on natural religion: the obvious belief in a divine creator and the deeper, unsettled questions about that being’s nature, power, and purpose. As Cleantes, Philo, and Demea trade perspectives, they expose the tension between confident certainty and lingering doubt that has long haunted thinkers. Listeners will find the dialogue both intellectually stimulating and surprisingly approachable, offering a glimpse into timeless debates that continue to shape our understanding of faith and reason.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (213K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Col Choat. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2003-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1711–1776
Best known for his sharp, clear-eyed take on human nature, this Scottish thinker helped reshape philosophy with ideas about skepticism, experience, and the limits of reason. He was also a hugely successful historian and essayist whose writing still feels lively and direct.
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