The System Of Nature Or, Laws Of The Moral And Physical World

The System of Nature, also known as Laws of the Moral and Physical World, is a philosophical treatise written by Baron d'Holbach. The book is considered a landmark in the history of atheism and materialism, and it argues that everything in the universe can be explained through natural laws and that there is no need for supernatural or divine intervention. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the physical world and explains the laws of nature, including physics, chemistry, and biology. The second part deals with the moral world and explains how human behavior can also be explained through natural laws. The author argues that humans are not free to choose their actions, but are instead determined by their environment and circumstances. He also criticizes religion and argues that it is a product of ignorance and superstition. The System of Nature was highly controversial when it was first published in 1770, and it was banned in several countries. However, it had a significant impact on the development of modern science and philosophy, and it remains an important work in the history of atheism and materialism.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.