A landmark study of Rousseau's theological and religious thought.
John T. Scott offers a comprehensive interpretation of Rousseau's
theological and religious thought, both in its own right and in
relation to Rousseau's broader oeuvre. In chapters focused on
different key writings, Scott reveals recurrent themes in
Rousseau's views on the subject and traces their evolution over
time. He shows that two concepts-truth and utility-are integral to
Rousseau's writings on religion. Doing so helps to explain some of
Rousseau's disagreements with his contemporaries: their different
views on religion and theology stem from different understandings
of human nature and the proper role of science in human life.
Rousseau emphasizes not just what is true, but also what is
useful-psychologically, morally, and politically-for human beings.
Comprehensive and nuanced, Rousseau's God is vital to understanding
key categories of Rousseau's thought.
General
| Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2023 |
| First published: |
2023 |
| Authors: |
John T. Scott
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
272 |
| Edition: |
1 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-82548-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-226-82548-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780226825489 |
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