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Book SynopsisThis reading of Kant's religious thought suggests that he is in fact more accurately read as a precursor to 19th-century atheism than to liberal Protestant theology. The book also includes an extended examination of Kant's own moral proof of the existence of God.
Trade Review“ This is a book of which its author can be proud. It has a very provocative thesis, is excellently and clearly argued, and should stimulate a good deal of discussion.” Van A. Harvey, Professor Emeritus of Religion, Stanford University
“Michalson argues that Kant’s writings on morality and religion increasingly portray the idea of God as adjunct to human morality, and not as something beyond the human. The use of Kant’s work s a foundation for a mediating theology is based, the author shows, on a fundamental misreading of Kant. The Thesis is clearly stated, is strongly supported by documentation and textual interpretation, and its implications for contemporary religious thought are sketched. This is an excellent book.” Wayne Proudfoot, Professor of Religion, Columbia University
Table of ContentsPreface.
1. Kant, Modernity and Theism.
2. Kant's Moral Argument: Diminishing the Divine.
3. Autonomy's Autonomy.
4. Reason's Interest.
5. Heaven Comes to Earth: The Ethical Commonwealth.
6. Conclusion.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.
