| The Transformation of Natural Philosophy: The Case of Philip Melanchthon Contributor(s): Kusukawa, Sachiko (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521030463 ISBN-13: 9780521030465 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $39.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: This book examines the genesis of Lutheran interest in natural philosophical issues by focusing on the reform of natural philosophy initiated by Philip Melanchthon. It suggests that Melanchthon transformed traditional natural philosophy into a specifically Lutheran one in an effort to refute civil disobedience and promote Luther's cause. It argues that an approach to natural philosophy by a dichotomy of "science" vs. "religion" is hazardous: natural philosophy should be understood as a study of nature, understood as God's creation, undertaken for Christian purposes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Lutheran - Philosophy - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 230.410 |
| Series: Ideas in Context |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6" W x 9" (0.87 lbs) 268 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the genesis of Lutheran interest in natural philosophical issues by focusing on the reform of natural philosophy initiated by Philip Melanchthon. It suggests that Melanchthon transformed traditional natural philosophy into a specifically Lutheran one in an effort to refute civil disobedience and promote Luther's cause. It argues that an approach to natural philosophy by a dichotomy of science vs. religion is hazardous: natural philosophy should be understood as a study of nature, understood as God's creation, undertaken for Christian purposes. |