“If religious belief be indeed so necessary to mankind, as we are continually assured that it is, there is great reason to lament, that the intellectual grounds of it should require to be backed by moral bribery or subornation of the understanding.”
Quote by John Stuart Mill
Work
Nature, the Utility of Religion, and Theism
This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the connections between the natural world, religious beliefs, and the concept of theism. It examines how these elements interact and influence human understanding and perception. more
Author
John Stuart Mill
John Stuart Mill was an influential British philosopher, economist, and logician. He is one of the most important figures in 19th-century philosophy and his ideas had a profound impact on political, social, and philosophical thought of the time. more
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