EPISODE · Jun 10, 2011
PREVIEW-Episode 39: Schleiermacher Defends Religion
from The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast · host Mark Linsenmayer
Discussing Friedrich Schleiermacher's "On Religion; Speeches to its Cultured Despisers" (1799, with notes added 1821), first and second speeches. Does religion necessarily conflict with science? Schleiermacher says no: the essence of religion is an emotional response to life; it doesn't give knowledge or even tell us what to do exactly. Moreover, this attitude is a necessary to fully enter into life, to be a whole and fulfilled person. Yes, he's of the "romantic" school, but his approach can still be seen today in liberal Protestant churches. With guest Daniel Horne. Looking for the full Citizen version? The post PREVIEW-Episode 39: Schleiermacher Defends Religion first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.
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