02373cam a22003373u 4500 14120 UtSlPG 20260610133331.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Hammon, William Answer to Dr. Priestley's Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-22 Transcribed by the Freethought Archives "Answer to Dr. Priestley's Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever" by William Hammon et al. is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This work engages directly with Dr. Joseph Priestley’s theological arguments, exploring the existence and attributes of a deity through rational discourse and personal reflection on faith and disbelief. The author approaches topics surrounding natural and moral proofs of God’s existence, the implications of atheism, and the consequences on morality without reliance on revealed religion. The opening portion of the book serves as both a preface and an introduction to the central themes of the discourse. Hammon expresses his journey from belief to skepticism, attributing his shift to free thought and the influence of Dr. Priestley's writings meant to affirm belief. He articulates the complexities of discussing the nature of divinity, emphasizing the necessity of open inquiry and the value of reasoned debate over dogmatic assertion. In this context, he presents a variety of speculative assertions about morality and religion, critically examining societal norms and the role of rational discussion in matters of faith, subtly positioning himself as both a challenger and a thinker within the era's broader intellectual landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Free thought Atheism Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804. Letters to a philosophical unbeliever Turner, Matthew https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14120 55508 55508