Publisher's Synopsis
The System of Nature V2 is a philosophical treatise written by Baron D'Holbach. It is an exploration of his atheistic and materialistic views on the nature of the universe, human existence, and morality. The book argues that everything in the world is governed by natural laws and that there is no divine intervention or supernatural force at work. D'Holbach also critiques traditional religious beliefs and argues that they are based on superstition and fear. The book is divided into several sections, each delving into a specific aspect of his philosophy, including the nature of matter, the origins of life, the role of the senses in human perception, and the concept of free will. The System of Nature V2 is a foundational work in the history of atheism and materialism and continues to be studied and debated by philosophers and scholars today.As this agent was invisible, as his mode of action was inconceivable, he made him a spirit, a word that really means nothing more than that he is ignorant of his essence, or that he acts like the breath of which he cannot trace the motion. Thus, in speaking of spirituality, he designated an occult quality, which he deemed suitable to a concealed being, whose mode of action was always imperceptible to the senses.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.
