John Locke: Writings on ReligionJohn Locke was a founder and shaper of modern thought and society, and his books are among the most influential ever written. He lived at a time of heightened religious sensibility, and religious motives and theological beliefs were fundamental to his philosophical outlook. Victor Nuovo brings together, for the first time, a comprehensive collection of Locke's writings on religion and theology. Read together, and in context, these writings illustrate the deep and pervasive religious motivation in Locke's thought. They are key texts in intellectual history. |
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Page xvii
... according to Locke , theology is the supreme practical science that involves ' the comprehen- sion of all other knowledg [ theoretical and practical ] directed to its true end i.e. the honour and veneration of the Creator and the ...
... according to Locke , theology is the supreme practical science that involves ' the comprehen- sion of all other knowledg [ theoretical and practical ] directed to its true end i.e. the honour and veneration of the Creator and the ...
Page xxiv
... According to Locke , words are conventional signifiers . They are imperfect when their meaning is either doubtful or unclear . These imperfections apply equally to the words of Scripture , notwithstanding their infallible author . Locke ...
... According to Locke , words are conventional signifiers . They are imperfect when their meaning is either doubtful or unclear . These imperfections apply equally to the words of Scripture , notwithstanding their infallible author . Locke ...
Page xxvi
... according to the weight of evidence available to us ; that , therefore , assent must be voluntary , since it is an obligation ; and , accordingly , that the giving of assent is subject to moral praise or blame . As Locke represents it ...
... according to the weight of evidence available to us ; that , therefore , assent must be voluntary , since it is an obligation ; and , accordingly , that the giving of assent is subject to moral praise or blame . As Locke represents it ...
Page xxvii
... according to Locke's practice , 1692 and 1698 . ' Of Ethick in General ' is primarily concerned with the foundations of morality , but it includes other interesting content as well : the eudaimonistic principle that the main business of ...
... according to Locke's practice , 1692 and 1698 . ' Of Ethick in General ' is primarily concerned with the foundations of morality , but it includes other interesting content as well : the eudaimonistic principle that the main business of ...
Page xlix
... according to Jesus ' accounts , at the Last Judgment the punishment of the wicked is based entirely upon their misdeeds . Faith , when not accompanied by repentance and a sincere endeavour to obey the law , is of no advantage.93 Thus ...
... according to Jesus ' accounts , at the Last Judgment the punishment of the wicked is based entirely upon their misdeeds . Faith , when not accompanied by repentance and a sincere endeavour to obey the law , is of no advantage.93 Thus ...
Contents
THEOLOGY ITS SOURCES AND THE PRAGMATICS OF ASSENT | 1 |
MORALITY AND RELIGION | 7 |
ADVERSARIA THEOLOGICA 94 | 19 |
INSPIRATION REVELATION SCRIPTURE AND FAITH | 35 |
THE NATURE AND AUTHORITY OF THE CHURCH | 67 |
THE REASONABLENESS OF CHRISTIANITY | 85 |
FALL AND REDEMPTION | 227 |
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