Rousseau's God

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Theology, Religion, and the Natural Goodness of Man

By John T. Scott

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Rousseau's God by John T. Scott delves into the philosophical exploration of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's complex views on religion and its role in society. Scott examines how Rousseau grapples with the divine while addressing concepts like morality and human nature, illustrating Rousseau's deep influence on Enlightenment thought and the intersection of spirituality and politics. The book offers insightful analysis into how Rousseau's ideas on divinity have shaped modern philosophical discourse.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the complex relationship between religion and philosophy during the Enlightenment. The work delves into Rousseau's perspective on faith and how it intertwined with his political and social thoughts, offering a detailed look at his intellectual journey.

Rousseau's God

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A landmark study of Rousseau’s theological and religious thought.

John T. Scott offers a comprehensive interpretation of Rousseau’s theological and religious thought, both in its own right and in relation to Rousseau’s broader oeuvre. In chapters focused on different key writings, Scott reveals recurrent themes in Rousseau’s views on the subject and traces their evolution over time.

He shows that two concepts—truth and utility—are integral to Rousseau’s writings on religion. Doing so helps to explain some of Rousseau’s 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 useful—psychologically, morally, and politically—for human beings.

Comprehensive and nuanced, Rousseau’s God is vital to understanding key categories of Rousseau’s thought.

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John T. Scott's book, Rousseau's God, is praised for its in-depth and insightful interpretation of Rousseau's theology, challenging existing views and illuminating how Rousseau's religious ideas are woven into his broader philosophical work. The reviews highlight Scott's success in reconstructing Rousseau's complex theological perspectives and his broader philosophical context, providing a comprehensive and original analysis of his religious writings. Reviewers commend the book's thoroughness and the clarity with which Scott connects Rousseau's religious themes to other central elements of his thought.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780226825489

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 481g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

John T. Scott is distinguished professor of political science at the University of California, Davis. He is the author most recently of Rousseau’s Reader: Strategies of Persuasion and Education, also published by the University of Chicago Press.

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