The Progress of the Intellect, Vol. 1 of 2 - Softcover

Robert William Mackay

 
9781330610404: The Progress of the Intellect, Vol. 1 of 2

Synopsis

This book examines the development of religious beliefs and practices throughout the ages. The author argues that early religious thought was dominated by superstition and a lack of understanding of the natural world. As societies became more advanced, so did their religious beliefs, gradually moving away from the concrete and towards the abstract. This shift was accompanied by a growing emphasis on morality and ethics. The book concludes that religion is a constantly evolving phenomenon, reflecting the changing needs and aspirations of humanity.

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9780265867754: The Progress of the Intellect, Vol. 1 of 2: As Ememplified in the Religious Development of the Greeks and Hebrews (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0265867754 ISBN 13:  9780265867754
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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