Bibliographies for Deism

Deism is a belief system that argues that God created the universe but then did not interfere with the functioning of natural laws. When you want to write a comprehensive article on Deism, it is important to take an approach that encompasses various disciplines such as history, philosophy, science and history of religions. Here are the recommended bibliographies for such an article:

### History and Philosophy Perspective

1. **"The Age of Reason" - Thomas Paine**: A fundamental work examining Deism's relationship with the enlightenment period in the 18th century.
2. **"Deism: A Revolution in Religion, A Revolution in You" - Bob Johnson**: A modern look at the history and basic principles of Deism.
3. **"Natural Religion and the Nature of Religion: The Legacy of Deism" - Peter Byrne**: A work analyzing the effects of Deism on religion and philosophy.

### Science and Deism

1. **"The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World" - Edward Dolnick**: A book about the role of deism in the history of science and how scientists such as Newton contributed to deist ideas.
2. **"God, the Multiverse, and Everything: Modern Cosmology and the Argument from Design" - Rodney D. Holder**: A study examining deist arguments through the structure of the universe and cosmology.
### Deism and Other Religions

1. **"Deism and the Founding of the United States" - David L. Holmes**: The deist beliefs of the founding fathers of the United States and the effects of these beliefs on the newly established state.

2. **"Deism in Enlightenment England: Theology, Politics, and Newtonian Public Science" - Jeffrey R. Wigelsworth**: History and religious and political contexts of deism in England.
### Critical Perspectives

1. **"Critique of Pure Reason" - Immanuel Kant**: A philosophical work that criticizes deist ideas and questions metaphysical arguments.

2. **"The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason" - Sam Harris**: A book that offers a critical perspective on religion and belief systems and also discusses deism
. ### Modern Deism

1. **"Deism: An Anthology" - Peter Gay (ed.)**: A collection of modern deist thoughts and writings.

2. **"God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" - Christopher Hitchens**: A work that also touches on deist arguments while criticizing religion.
### Internet Resources - **Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy**: An online resource that provides in-depth philosophical analysis about Deism. -

**Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy**: Provides information about the history and philosophical foundations of Deism. These resources will provide a broad and diverse perspective on deism and provide a solid foundation for your essay. When citing these sources in your paper, it is important to note how each source presents its perspective and analysis.