Kant: Religion Within the Boundaries of Mere Reason - And Other Writings

Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason is a key element of the system of philosophy which Kant introduced with his Critique of Pure Reason, and a work of major importance in the history of Western religious thought. It represents a great philosopher's attempt to spell out the form and content of a type of religion that would be grounded in moral reason and would meet the needs of ethical life. It includes sharply critical and boldly constructive discussions on topics not often treated by philosophers, including such traditional theological concepts as original sin and the salvation or 'justification' of a sinner, and the idea of the proper role of a church. This new edition includes slightly revised translations, a revised introduction with expanded discussion of certain key themes in the work, and up-to-date guidance on further reading.

List of contents

Introduction; Chronology; Further reading; Note on the texts; What does it mean to orient oneself in thinking?; On the miscarriage of all philosophical trials in theodicy; Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason; The end of all things; Index.

Summary

Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason addresses religious issues about sin and salvation, as Kant explores a type of religion grounded in moral reason. This edition, with an updated introduction and revised translations, is ideal for students interested in the philosophy of religion, the history of modern philosophy, and theology.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Merrihew Adams, Immanuel Kant
• Assisted by: George Di Giovanni (Translation), Allen Wood (Translation), George Di Giovanni (Editor and translation), Wood Allen (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9781107149595
• ISBN: 978-1-107-14959-5
• No. of pages: 294
• Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy; Cambridge Texts in the History; Cambridge Texts in the History; Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Reference, Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought