In a recent post I recommended the "Philosophy for Theologians" podcast for more information about Hume on miracles. I've now listened to their first several episodes and can give a more comprehensive (both in the sense of covering more of there work and in the sense that I better understand their point) evaluation. First, this is a good case to counter anyone who equates Continue Reading …
Episode 39: Schleiermacher Defends Religion (Citizens Only)
Discussing Friedrich Schleiermacher's On Religion; Speeches to its Cultured Despisers (1799, with notes added 1821), first and second speeches. Does religion necessarily conflict with science? Schleiermacher says no: the essence of religion is an emotional response to life; it doesn't give knowledge or even tell us what to do exactly. Moreover, this attitude is a necessary Continue Reading …
PREVIEW-Episode 39: Schleiermacher Defends Religion
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Topic for #39: Schleiermacher’s Liberal Piety
Friedrich Schleiermacher, a contemporary of Hegel, bought into Kant's views on ethics and the division between scientific and religious realms, but didn't like Kant's ultimate view of religion, i.e. that its only support is an indirect (and really pretty flimsy) appeal to what we have to as a practical matter believe for ethics to really make sense to us. Instead, for Continue Reading …