Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion

By Friedrich von Hügel and Baron Friedrich Von Hugel

Book Overview

""Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion"" is a collection of writings by Baron Friedrich von Hugel, a prominent philosopher and theologian of the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of religious philosophy, including the nature of God, the meaning of faith, and the relationship between religion and ethics. Hugel draws on a wide range of sources, from traditional Christian theology to modern philosophy and psychology, to offer a nuanced and thought-provoking perspective on the role of religion in human life. The essays and addresses included in the book cover a range of topics, from the concept of the divine in different religious traditions to the challenges of modernity and the search for meaning in a secular world. Throughout the book, Hugel emphasizes the importance of a critical and reflective approach to religion, one that is grounded in both reason and experience. Overall, ""Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion"" offers a rich and insightful exploration of the complex and multifaceted nature of religious belief and practice.1921. A collection of religious essays. Contents: I. Concerning Religion in General and Theism: Responsibility in Religious Belief; Religion and Illusion; and Religion and Reality; Progress in Religion; Preliminaries to Religious Belief; II. Concerning the Teaching of Jesus and Christianity in General: The Apocalyptic Element in the Teaching of Jesus; The Specific Genius of Christianity; What Do We Mean by Heaven? and What Do We Mean by Hell?; III. Concerning the Church and Catholicism Generally; The Essentials of Catholicism; The Convictions Common to Catholicism and Protestantism; Institutional Christianity; and Christianity and the Supernatural.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417917431
• ISBN13: 9781417917433
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"