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A landmark study of Rousseauâs theological and religious thought. Â John T. Scott offers a comprehensive interpretation of Rousseauâs theological and religious thought, both in its own right and in relation to Rousseauâs broader oeuvre. In chapters focused on different key writings, Scott reveals recurrent themes in Rousseauâs views on the subject and traces their evolution over time. He shows that two conceptsâtruth and utilityâare integral to Rousseauâs writings on religion. Doing so helps to explain some of Rousseauâs disagreements with his contemporaries: their different views on religion and theology stem from different understandings of human nature and the proper role of science in human life. Rousseau emphasizes not just what is true, but also what is usefulâpsychologically, morally, and politicallyâfor human beings. Comprehensive and nuanced, Rousseauâs God is vital to understanding key categories of Rousseauâs thought. |
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