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Typical Modern Conceptions of God: Or, The Absolute of German Romantic Idealism and of English Evolutionary Agnosticism, with a Constructive Essay

This book delves into the philosophical and theological debates surrounding the concept of God as presented in German Romantic Idealism and English Evolutionary Agnosticism. It offers a comparative analysis of these two intellectual movements and their impact on modern conceptions of divinity. The text includes a constructive essay that aims to synthesize these contrasting viewpoints. more

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Joseph Alexander Leighton

Joseph Alexander Leighton (1870-1954) was a British author known for his historical novels and biographies. His works are characterized by deep insight and rich imagination, which have won him a wide readership. more

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“Today one might be tempted to say that patriotism is the last refuge of the tribal religion dedicated to the worship of German, French, English and Russian Gods of Battles. Surely such a religion has nothing in common with the religion which counsels for the disciple non-resistance, unstinted forgiveness, and the elimination of all rancor?”

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