Authority (Classic Reprint)

A. V. C. P. Huizinga

ISBN 10: 1330173333 / ISBN 13: 9781330173336

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This insightful and thought-provoking book explores the concept of authority, investigating its multifaceted nature and its significance in various spheres of life. The author traces the historical evolution of authority, from its traditional forms to its contemporary manifestations, examining the interplay between individual autonomy and societal norms. The book delves into the philosophical and theological underpinnings of authority, exploring its metaphysical and religious dimensions. Through a comprehensive examination of psychological, sociological, and ethical perspectives, the author sheds light on the complex relationship between authority and freedom, the role of legalism in ethics and religion, and the nature of individual obligation. The book concludes by emphasizing the vital role authority plays in shaping our personal and collective lives, highlighting the need to strike a delicate balance between individual agency and societal order. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Authority (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330173333
• ISBN 13: 9781330173336
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ethics

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Synopsis

Explore how authority grounds knowledge, history, and faith in a thoughtful, rigorous way.

This book analyzes how we know what we know, why witnesses matter, and how religious and philosophical claims survive modern scrutiny.

Two essays anchor the discussion: the role of original authorities in history and the power of the cross as the center of Christian authority. It contrasts historical methods with theological claims, showing how facts and witness shape belief without surrendering critical judgment.

• Clarifies how authority functions across conscience, reason, and testimony
• Panels the debate between historic Christianity and competing modern interpretations
• Demonstrates how truth, evidence, and faith interact in historical and religious inquiry
• Offers a framework for evaluating sources, witnesses, and ultimate authority

Ideal for readers of philosophy of religion, history of ideas, and theology who seek a clear, evidence-grounded view of how authority works in life and belief.