Inanimate objects Quote by David Hume
“The sceptics assert, though absurdly, that the origin of all religious worship was derived from the utility of inanimate objects,as the sun and moon, to the support and well-being of mankind.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Skeptics claim religious worship began from practical reverence for natural objects like sun and moon.
In simple terms: Worship may stem from utility of nature.
Consider origins of belief systems.
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When to use this quote
- academic lectures
- historical analysis
- cultural studies
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Questions to Reflect On
- Why do humans personify natural forces?
- How does utility shape belief?
Complex origins may involve more than utility.