Kant and Augustinian Theology: Revisiting the Apparent Contradiction in Kant's Religion.
Interpreters of Kant have long struggled with his analysis of original sin and grace in Religion Within the Boundaries of Mere Reason. One long-standing interpretation sees Kant's stance on these theological concepts as incompatible with his philosophical commitments to human freedom and moral respo...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Religion Vol. 105; no. 3; pp. 290 - 316 |
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University of Chicago Press
Jul2025
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