Jonathan Edwards and the Limits of Enlightenment PhilosophyJonathan Edwards has most often been considered in the context of the Puritanism of New England. In many ways, however, he was closer to the thinkers of the European Enlightenment. In this book. Leon Chai explores that connection, analyzing Edwards' thought in light of a number of the issues that preoccupied such Enlightenment figures as Locke, Descartes, Malebranche, and Leibniz. The book comprises three parts, each of which begins with a detailed analysis of a crucial passage from a classic Enlightenment text, and then turns to a major theological work of Jonathan Edwards' in which the same issue is explored. |
Contents
Introductory | 3 |
The Problem of Sensation | 7 |
Ideas Objects Mind | 37 |
The Ends of Causal Analysis | 73 |
Conclusion | 114 |
Epilogue | 117 |
Notes | 121 |
| 159 | |
| 161 | |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
act of choice act of volition actually analysis assertion belief benevolence C. D. Broad causal cause choosing clearly concept connection consequence consists contingent contingent truth contradiction crucial Descartes determined discussion distant objects distinct Donald Weber Edwards's empiricism epistemological equivalent Essay exis exist only mentally explain external objects external sources fact feel free act Harry Frankfurt Hence ideas of external images implies inferences inner sentiment intellectual intuitive knowledge involve J. L. Mackie jects Jonathan Edwards kind knowledge Leibniz Locke Locke's logical Louis Loeb Malebranche means merely mind minute perceptions modifications nature necessary necessitate necessity Nevertheless notion observe obviously Oeuvres complètes particular perceive perceptions of external philosophical possible precisely present presumably proposition question rational reason Recherche relationship Religious Affections resistance seems sensations senses convey sensible sensory data simple ideas sort soul specific standpoint substances tence things thought tion true religious experiences understanding various