Kant}}}s Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason A Critical Guide [Paperback]

This volume provides a synoptic view of Kant's major work of religious thought.In Religion, Kant addresses the relationship between faith and reason, framed largely in terms of the relationship between religion and morality. This volume provides a synoptic view of Kant's major work of religious thought. This collection of essays will be useful for those studying Kant, and the philosophy of religion.In Religion, Kant addresses the relationship between faith and reason, framed largely in terms of the relationship between religion and morality. This volume provides a synoptic view of Kant's major work of religious thought. This collection of essays will be useful for those studying Kant, and the philosophy of religion.Kant's Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason was written late in his career. It presents a theory of 'radical evil' in human nature, touches on the issue of divine grace, develops a Christology, and takes a seemingly strong interest in the issue of scriptural interpretation. The essays in this Critical Guide explore the reasons why this is so, and offer careful and illuminating interpretations of the themes of the work. The relationship of Kant's Religion to his other writings is discussed in ways that underscore the importance of this work for the entire critical philosophy, and provide a broad perspective on his moral thought; connections are also drawn between religion, history, and politics in Kant's later thinking. Together the essays offer a rich exploration of the work which will be of great interest to those involved in Kant studies and the philosophy of religion.Introduction Gordon Michalson; 1. Holy scriptures within the boundaries of mere reason: Kant's reflections Otfried H?ffe; 2. The evil in human nature Allen W. Wood; 3. Radical evil and human freedom Ingolf Dalferth; 4. Gesinnung: responsibility, moral worth and character Alison Hills; 5. Hope, possibility, and divine action Andrew Chignell; 6. Kant on grace Leslie Stevenson; 7. Kalós