Immanuel Kant is often referred to as the 'philosopher of
Protestantism' because he provides a model for mediating
successfully between a modern scientific world view and theism.
This radical new reading of Kant's religious thought suggests that
he is in fact more accurately read as a precursor to
nineteenth-century atheism than to liberal Protestant theology.
Michalson locates major themes in Kant's philosophy that are
more continuous with nineteenth-century atheism than with
constructive theology. The 'problem of God' in Kant turns out to be
the problem of retaining authentic references to God in light of
the 'self-inventing' character of Kant's theory of human freedom.
The book explores several ways in which this problem comes to light
in Kant's philosophy, including an extended examination of Kant's
own moral proof of the existence of God. Finally, Michalson
suggests that, in his effort to develop a theory of human freedom
consistent with his Enlightenment ideals, Kant produced a
philosophical vision that ultimately absorbs heaven into earth.
In addition to providing an alternative perspective on Kant's
religious thought, this book raises serious questions about the
idea of theological 'mediation' which attempts to accommodate both
intellectual autonomy and divine transcendence. The book will be of
interest to students and scholars in philosophy, religious studies
and theology with an interest in Kant, the development of modern
theology or the debate over 'modernity' and its proper
definition.
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