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A Philosophical Commentary on These Words of the Gospel, Luke 14:23, "Compel Them to Come In, That My House May Be Full"
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Exploring the intersection of skepticism and religion, Pierre Bayle presents a unique perspective that distinguishes between theological and philosophical discourse, asserting they cannot meaningfully engage with one another. Rather than dismissing religion, he advocates for a secular morality that exists independently from both religious revelation and speculative theism. Bayle's influential ideas laid the groundwork for Enlightenment thinkers like Denis Diderot and David Hume, emphasizing the importance of religious tolerance, which remains a cornerstone of modern traditions.
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A Philosophical Commentary on These Words of the Gospel, Luke 14:23, "Compel Them to Come In, That My House May Be Full", Pierre Bayle
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- 2005
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- Title
- A Philosophical Commentary on These Words of the Gospel, Luke 14:23, "Compel Them to Come In, That My House May Be Full"
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pierre Bayle
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 664
- ISBN13
- 9780865974944
- Category
- Philosophy, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of skepticism and religion, Pierre Bayle presents a unique perspective that distinguishes between theological and philosophical discourse, asserting they cannot meaningfully engage with one another. Rather than dismissing religion, he advocates for a secular morality that exists independently from both religious revelation and speculative theism. Bayle's influential ideas laid the groundwork for Enlightenment thinkers like Denis Diderot and David Hume, emphasizing the importance of religious tolerance, which remains a cornerstone of modern traditions.