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Focusing on humanity's religious forms and development, this comprehensive study by Benjamin Constant is a pioneering work in the scientific analysis of religion. Unlike previous dogmatic approaches, Constant emphasizes objectivity, linking religious experiences to historical contexts. Written in the aftermath of the French Revolution, he argues for the natural human impulse toward religion and the importance of unfettered spirituality. His liberal perspective advocates for the separation of church and state while recognizing the vital role of religion in a free society, offering insights relevant to contemporary discussions on liberalism.
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On Religion: Considered in Its Source, Its Forms, and Its Developments, Benjamin Constant
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- Title
- On Religion: Considered in Its Source, Its Forms, and Its Developments
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Benjamin Constant
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 1008
- ISBN13
- 9780865978973
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- Focusing on humanity's religious forms and development, this comprehensive study by Benjamin Constant is a pioneering work in the scientific analysis of religion. Unlike previous dogmatic approaches, Constant emphasizes objectivity, linking religious experiences to historical contexts. Written in the aftermath of the French Revolution, he argues for the natural human impulse toward religion and the importance of unfettered spirituality. His liberal perspective advocates for the separation of church and state while recognizing the vital role of religion in a free society, offering insights relevant to contemporary discussions on liberalism.