Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion

""Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion"" is a collection of writings by Baron Friedrich von Hugel, a prominent philosopher and theologian of the early 20th century. The book includes a series of essays and speeches on the subject of religion, exploring the nature of faith, the relationship between religion and science, and the role of religion in modern society. Hugel draws on a range of philosophical and theological traditions, including the works of Kant, Hegel, and Schleiermacher, as well as his own experiences as a Catholic convert. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of a personal and experiential approach to religion, arguing that faith is not simply a matter of intellectual belief, but also involves a deep and transformative encounter with the divine. The essays in this volume offer a rich and thought-provoking exploration of the philosophy of religion, and will be of interest to students and scholars of theology, philosophy, and religious studies.1921. A collection of religious essays. Contents: I. Concerning Religion in General and Theism: Responsibility in Religious Belief; Religion and Illusion; and Religion and Reality; Progress in Religion; Preliminaries to Religious Belief; II. Concerning the Teaching of Jesus and Christianity in General: The Apocalyptic Element in the Teaching of Jesus; The Specific Genius of Christianity; What Do We Mean by Heaven? and What Do We Mean by Hell?; III. Concerning the Church and Catholicism Generally; The Essentials of Catholicism; The Convictions Common to Catholicism and Protestantism; Institutional Christianity; and Christianity and the Supernatural.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Baron Friedrich Von Hugel
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: May 07, 2004
• | Number of Pages: 328 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1432613480
• | ISBN-13: 9781432613488