Rousseau's God: theology, religion, and the natural goodness of man
"Rousseau's God offers a comprehensive interpretation of Rousseau's theological and religious writings, both in themselves and in relation to his philosophy of the natural goodness of man. John T. Scott argues that there is a complicated relationship between Rousseau's philosophy...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago London
The University of Chicago Press
2023
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Rousseau, Jean-Jacques (1712-1778) Religion B Religion B Philosophy and religion B Philosophical Anthropology |
| Summary: | "Rousseau's God offers a comprehensive interpretation of Rousseau's theological and religious writings, both in themselves and in relation to his philosophy of the natural goodness of man. John T. Scott argues that there is a complicated relationship between Rousseau's philosophy, on the one hand, and his theological and religious thought. This relationship revolves around two oppositions: first, between the attributes and psychological needs of natural man and social or moral man; second, between the criteria of truth and utility for evaluating theological and religious doctrines. In short, because the justification of nature through the natural goodness of man does not suffice for developed humans, Rousseau offers theological and religious doctrines which are less true than useful, psychologically, morally, or politically"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0226825507 |