Natural Religion and the Nature of Religion The Legacy of Deism |
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| Author:
| Byrne, Peter |
| Series title: | Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Religion Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-82227-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $165.00 |
Book Description:
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This study offers students of religion and philosophy introductory chapters concerning the concept of natural religion. It holds that we can't engage in useful discussion about the present concept of religion without a knowledge of the philosophical history that has shaped that concept. This is discussed with reference to the notion of natural religion to illustrate certain aspects of deism and its legacy. Originally published in 1989.
This study offers students of religion and philosophy introductory chapters concerning the concept of natural religion. It holds that we can't engage in useful discussion about the present concept of religion without a knowledge of the philosophical history that has shaped that concept. This is discussed with reference to the notion of natural religion to illustrate certain aspects of deism and its legacy. Originally published in 1989.