The Cambridge Platonists
The Cambridge Platonists by C. A. Patrides, published by Cambridge University Press on November 6, 1980, is a scholarly volume comprising 343 pages in English. This book presents selected discourses from four seventeenth-century philosophers, chosen to exemplify the key tenets of the Cambridge Platonism movement. The work emphasizes the belief that spirituality and rationality coexist, as articulated by Benjamin Whichcote, who asserts that religion is grounded in reason, even amidst mystery.
Readers will find a comprehensive introduction that outlines the main principles of the Cambridge Platonists, exploring their perspectives on contemporary thought and their skepticism towards institutionalized religion and materialism. The discourses are reprinted from original texts and include thorough annotations, comparisons, and references to a variety of works. Additionally, the edition features biographical notes, a list for further reading, and a detailed index, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary collections, literary criticism, and Christian theology.
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This volume contains the selected discourses of four seventeenth-century philosophers, carefully chosen to illustrate the tenets characteristic of the influential movement known as Cambridge Platonism. Fundamental to their beliefs is the statement most clearly voiced by Benjamin Whichcote, their leader by common consent, that the spiritual is not opposed to the rational, nor Grace to nature. Religion is based on reason, even in the presence of ‘mystery’. Free will and Grace are not mutually exclusive. The editor’s comprehensive introduction delineates the main principles of the Cambridge Platonists, in the light of their heritage. It compares their attitude to contemporary thought, stressing their mistrust both of institutionalised religion and of the rising tide of materialism. The sermons are reprinted from the original texts and fully annotated with comparisons and references to a wide range of works. The editor also includes a useful list for further reading, biographical notes and a comprehensive index.
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