Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Kant and the Problem of God
by Michalson, Gordon E. Jr
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10
- 0631212205
- ISBN 13
- 9780631212201
- Seller
-
Ferndale, New York, United States
2 Copies Available from This Seller
(You can add more at checkout.)
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Williston, Vermont, U.S.A.: Blackwell Publishing. New. 1999. Paperback. 0631212205 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED -- 196 pages -- TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface 1 Kant, Modernity, and Theism 1 2 Kant's Moral Argument: Diminishing the Divine 28 3 Autonomy's Autonomy 57 4 Reason's Interest 79 5 Heaven Comes to Earth: The Ethical Commonwealth 100 6 Conclusion 123 Notes 139 Bibliography 182 Index 191 -- DESCRIPTION: -- 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. -- with a bonus offer-- .
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- AB Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 34222
- Title
- Kant and the Problem of God
- Author
- Michalson, Gordon E. Jr
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 2
- ISBN 10
- 0631212205
- ISBN 13
- 9780631212201
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Williston, Vermont, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- 0631212205, Michalson, Gordon E. Jr. Kant And The Problem Of God RELIGION, Collectible
Terms of Sale
AB Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
AB Books
Biblio member since 2013
Ferndale, New York
About AB Books
***ALL BOOKS IN STOCK***FREE UPGRADE TO COURIER/PRIORITY SHIPPING UPON REQUEST
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...