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The Logic of Religion

by Jude P. Dougherty

  • Paperback
  • 192 pages
  • Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press
  • 15.1 x 21.4 x 1.4 cm

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An examination of the nature of religion from a philosophical perspective. In successive chapters classical, mediaeval and modern authors are canvassed for their views. Even among those who find no evidence for the existence of God, we encounter discussions of the nature of religion and its function in society. This study begins in antiquity with Socrates, Plato, Cicero and Seneca. It then moves through Augustine to the Middle Ages as represented by Averroes and Aquinas. By so proceeding, the author offers the reader insight into the nature and logic of religion as conceived before and after the advent of Christianity. Subsequent investigation leads to a consideration of the work of David Hume, Immanuel Kant and G.W.F. Hegel, in whose philosophies we find not only an account of the logic of religion but an appreciation of its implications in the practical order, and of Sigmund Freud's negative assessment of religion in "The Future of an Illusion". Although the focus of this study is primarily Western religion, attention is also paid to selected oriental modes of thought, some properly called "religion" in the Western sense, others more akin to philosophy than religion.Throughout history the cultural implications of religion are apparent. In this work, readers should find philosophical observations on the nature of belief, worship, ritual, sacrifice, doctrine, theology and community.
The Logic of Religion and Western Creed, Western Identity
Western Creed, Western IdentityThe Logic of Religion

  • Author

    Jude P. Dougherty

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    The Catholic University of America Press

  • Published

    December 2002

  • Weight

    255g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    15.1 x 21.4 x 1.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9780813213088

  • ISBN-10

    0813213088

  • Eden Code

    1227153

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