A Common Faith
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In A Common Faith, eminent American philosopher John Dewey calls for the "emancipation of the true religious quality" from the heritage of dogmatism and supernaturalism that he believes characterizes historical religions. He describes how the depth of religious experience and the creative role of faith in the resources of experience to generate meaning and value can be cultivated without making cognitive claims that compete with or contend with scientific ones. In a new introduction, Dewey scholar Thomas M. Alexander contextualizes the text for students and scholars by providing an overview of Dewey and his philosophy, key concepts in A Common Faith, and reactions to the text. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300000693
ISBN13:9780300000696
Release Date:January 1991
Publisher:Yale University Press
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.34 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.2" x 8.0"
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Rated 5 starsReview of Dewey's A Common Faith
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In this book John Dewey presents a compelling argument for a union of religious and social ideals, and for consistency in both idea and action. Although the book is brief, the rhetoric is dense and the thesis is thought-provoking. This volume is an excellent example of Dewey's social and political thought. It should be read and considered not only by social scientists, but also by Christians who wish to intelligently grow...
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