The Clothes of Religion (Classic Reprint): A Reply to Popular Positivism; In Two Essays and a Postscript - Couverture souple
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Challenging the idea that philosophy can replace faith, this classic critique argues that Positivism wears the clothes of religion without its substance.
This work places Positivism under a close lens, showing how its modern claims to replace traditional religion fall short in both belief and practice. It contrasts the striving of religious life with a purely secular outlook, examining moral motive, meaning, and the role of hope in a world of thought. With rigorous analysis and accessible prose, the book invites readers to weigh the promises of “progress” against the enduring needs of faith.
Readers will encounter clear distinctions between genuine religious experience and the fashionable substitutes offered by contemporary philosophy. The author surveys how the old faith has shaped moral action and asks what a future religion must provide if it is to guide individuals and society.
- A pointed critique of Positivist religion as clothes without substance
- Direct comparisons between religion, morality, and modern philosophy
- Arguments about the effects of philosophical beliefs on conduct and hope
- Engaging discussion of what a future religion might require to be truly helpful
Ideal for readers of intellectual history, philosophy of religion, and debates about science, faith, and culture.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book makes a compelling case that the core principles of the positivist 'religion of Humanity' are fundamentally deficient as a genuine replacement for religion. The author points to the glaring absence of a faith-based component in Positivism, which the author argues is the primary source of inspiration for moral action in religious belief systems like Christianity. The expectation that love and reverence for humanity, when devoid of any grounding in faith, can motivate individuals to act morally is, the author contends, a flawed one. This central argument is meticulously presented, meticulously analyzing original writings from both Herbert Spencer and Frederic Harrison, two prominent proponents of Positivism. Ultimately, this book compellingly illustrates the enduring relevance of faith as a cornerstone of moral action, a provocative insight with wide-reaching implications for our understanding of religion and its role in human life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330432044_0
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The Clothes of Religion : A Reply to Popular Positivism; In Two Essays and a Postscript (Classic Reprint)
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