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The book presents a clear distinction between politics and religion, emphasizing a moderate approach to toleration in the wake of the Edict of Nantes' revocation. Pufendorf argues against the sovereign's authority over the religious beliefs of subjects, asserting that the state and religion serve different purposes. He ultimately contends that when rulers overstep their limits, individuals have the right to defend their faith, potentially through armed resistance.
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Of the Nature and Qualification of Religion in Reference to Civil Society, Samuel von Pufendorf
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- Title
- Of the Nature and Qualification of Religion in Reference to Civil Society
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Samuel von Pufendorf
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9780865973718
- Category
- Philosophy, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book presents a clear distinction between politics and religion, emphasizing a moderate approach to toleration in the wake of the Edict of Nantes' revocation. Pufendorf argues against the sovereign's authority over the religious beliefs of subjects, asserting that the state and religion serve different purposes. He ultimately contends that when rulers overstep their limits, individuals have the right to defend their faith, potentially through armed resistance.