Wolterstorff, Nicholas P.
John Locke and the Ethics of Belief (Cambridge Studies in Religion and Critical Thought)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521559096
- author:
- Wolterstorff, Nicholas P.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Epistemology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Locke and the Ethics of Belief by Nicholas Wolterstorff This book explores the ethics of belief that John Locke developed in his final work, the last book of his Essay. Locke's concern was sparked by the fragmentation of a once-unified moral and religious tradition in Europe, leading to warring factions. Wolterstorff examines the impact of David Hume's critique of Locke's approach and argues for Locke's originality and its significance in shaping modern philosophy. Wolterstorff's analysis highlights Locke's contribution to the development of post-sixteenth-century philosophy, emphasizing his ideas as a key factor in the modern era. By examining Locke's ethics of belief, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the philosophical debates that have shaped Western thought. By exploring Locke's ideas on the ethics of belief, readers can gain insight into the historical context that gave rise to modern philosophical thought.
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