A Letter Concerning Toleration (eBook)

Enriched edition. Advocating for Religious Freedom and Civil Rights in the Enlightenment Era

John Locke (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
50 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406644657-4 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Letter Concerning Toleration," John Locke artfully argues for religious tolerance as an essential foundation for civil society. Written in 1689 during a period of intense religious conflict in Europe, Locke's treatise is both a philosophical exploration and a political manifesto advocating the separation of church and state. Employing a rational and empirical style, Locke challenges the prevailing dogmas of his time, emphasizing the necessity of individual conscience and the detrimental effects of religious persecution on societal harmony. His work serves as a cornerstone in Enlightenment thought, influencing contemporary views on human rights and liberty. John Locke, an influential English philosopher and physician, is often regarded as one of the founders of modern liberalism. His experiences during the tumultuous political climate of 17th-century England, particularly the civil wars and the Glorious Revolution, undoubtedly shaped his views on governance and individual rights. His background in natural philosophy and political science informed his advocacy for tolerance, as he sought practical solutions to the conflicts that divided society, promoting reason over dogma. I highly recommend "A Letter Concerning Toleration" to anyone interested in the intersections of philosophy, religion, and political thought. Locke's timeless arguments not only resonate in historical contexts but are remarkably pertinent in today's discussions on faith, freedom, and coexistence. This work is essential for anyone seeking to understand the principles of democracy and the importance of tolerance in a pluralistic society.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2021
• Einführung: Cole Brewster
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Cole Brewster
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• Schlagworte: 1680s works • 17th century literature • 17th century thought • church state separation • Civil Rights • Enlightenment • freedom of religion • historical context • Human Rights • Individual Rights • John Locke • Liberty of conscience • Lockean principles • philosophical letter • Philosophy • Political Philosophy • Political Science • political theory • religious diversity • Religious toleration • secularism debates • Society • Toleration