Kant’s Prudential Theory of Religion: The Necessity of Historical Faith for Moral Empowerment

Given his emphasis on deontological ethics, Kant is rarely regarded as a friend of prudence. For example, he is often interpreted as an opponent of so-called “historical faiths” (i.e., empirical religious traditions). What typically goes unnoticed is that in explaining the legitimate (indeed, indisp...

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Main Author: Stephen R. Palmquist
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Con-textos Kantianos 2015-06-01
Series:Con-textos Kantianos: International Journal of Philosophy
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Online Access:http://www.con-textoskantianos.net/index.php/revista/article/view/49