The Faith of a Heretic

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By Walter A. Kaufmann

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The Faith of a Heretic is Walter Kaufmann's deeply personal exploration of his journey from religious believer to sceptic. Drawing on his experience as a philosopher and Nietzsche biographer, Kaufmann examines religion, morality, suffering, and death through the lens of honesty and critical inquiry. He challenges traditional faiths and philosophies alike, presenting religion as a vital yet radical expression of human thought.
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Ideal for readers interested in philosophy, religion, and secular critiques of faith, as well as those seeking a thoughtful challenge to conventional religious ideas.

Originally published in 1959, The Faith of a Heretic is the most personal statement of the beliefs of Nietzsche biographer and translator Walter Kaufmann. A first-rate philosopher in his own right, Kaufmann here provides the fullest account of his views on religion. Although he considered himself a heretic, he was not immune to the wellsprings and

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Originally published in 1959, The Faith of a Heretic is the most personal statement of the beliefs of Nietzsche biographer and translator Walter Kaufmann. A first-rate philosopher in his own right, Kaufmann here provides the fullest account of his views on religion.

Although he considered himself a heretic, he was not immune to the wellsprings and impulses from which religion originates, declaring it among the most vital and radical expressions of the human mind. Beginning with an autobiographical prologue that traces his evolution from religious believer to "heretic," the book touches on theology, organised religion, morality, suffering, and death—all examined from the perspective of a "quest for honesty." Kaufmann also subjects philosophy's faith in truth, reason, and absolute morality to the same heretical treatment.

The resulting exploration of the faiths of a nonbeliever in a secular age is as fresh and challenging as when it was first published. In a new foreword, Stanley Corngold vividly describes the intellectual and biographical milieu of Kaufmann's provocative book.

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Praised for its cogent critique of organised religion, the book is described by Newsweek as a compelling case against conformity. Life highlights its uplifting and learned argument, recommending it especially to those inclined toward heresy. The Progressive notes Kaufmann's wit and spirited writing, engaging readers regardless of their beliefs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691165486

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: Updated Edition

Contributors:

Foreword by Stanley Corngold

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 448

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Walter A. Kaufmann

About the Author

Walter Kaufmann (19211980) was the Stuart Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University, where he taught for more than thirty years. His many books include Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist and Critique of Religion and Philosophy (both Princeton).