Kant: Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason

Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason is a key element of the system of philosophy which Kant introduced with his Critique of Pure Reason, and a work of major importance in the history of Western religious thought. It represents a great philosopher's attempt to spell out the form and content of a type of religion that would be grounded in moral reason and would meet the needs of ethical life. It includes sharply critical and boldly constructive discussions on topics not often treated by philosophers, including such traditional theological concepts as original sin and the salvation or 'justification' of a sinner, and the idea of the proper role of a church. This new edition includes slightly revised translations, a revised introduction with expanded discussion of certain key themes in the work, and up-to-date guidance on further reading.

• Revised and updated to take into account new scholarship on Kant and on this key work
• The translations are both accurate and readable, making this an ideal text for university courses
• Explores religious issues that are often overlooked by philosophers, discussing traditional theological concepts such as original sin