Agnosticism and Religion (Classic Reprint)

<i>Agnosticism and Religion</i> by Jacob Gould Schurman deconstructs theories of agnosticism and contextualizes religion in the light various philosophical themes. The book is divided into three parts - in the first section Schurman traces the evolution of scientific agnosticism and the journey of Thomas Henry Huxley. In doing so, the author reflects upon omnipotent concepts of creation, revelation and science. <br><br>Part two of <i>Agnosticism and Religion</i> delves into modern philosophical theories throwing light on the genesis of agnosticism as we understand it today. It is in this section that the reader will find hard hitting observations by the author on the very premise of agnosticism and its relevance. The third section of the book draws out the nuances of spiritual religion, its essence and evolution. The taut lines drawn between dogmatism and doubt as well as introspection of the soul and its development make for a very pointed and interesting read. <br><br>The author has taken great pains to encompass as many strands of knowledge on the subject as <i>Agnosticism and Religion</i> is not just a straightforward narration of fact. It contains some highly debatable and thought provoking inferences that would appeal to students, preachers of religion or the casual reader alike. In parts, a powerful critique and at other times an eloquent interpretation, this piece of work treads on rather ambiguous territory of philosophy and religion. While exposing underlying disparities, it also brings out a sense of positivity towards the end.<br><br>About the Publisher<br><br>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com<br><br>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.