Platonic Tradition in English Religious Thought

The Platonic Tradition in English Religious Thought is a book written by W. R. Inge that explores the influence of Platonic philosophy on religious thought in England. Inge traces the history of this influence from the early Christian Church fathers to the modern era, examining how Plato's ideas about the nature of reality, the soul, and the divine have shaped English religious thought.The book begins with an overview of Plato's philosophy and its impact on early Christian theology. Inge then moves on to discuss the influence of Platonism on medieval Christian thought, including the works of St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. He also explores the role of Platonic ideas in the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, as well as in the works of prominent English religious thinkers such as John Donne, George Berkeley, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.Throughout the book, Inge argues that the Platonic tradition has played a vital role in shaping English religious thought, providing a framework for understanding the relationship between the material and spiritual worlds, the nature of the soul, and the concept of the divine. He also explores the ways in which this tradition has been adapted and transformed over time, reflecting changing cultural and intellectual contexts.Overall, The Platonic Tradition in English Religious Thought is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the enduring influence of Plato's philosophy on religious thought in England.1926. The Hulsean lectures at Cambridge 1925-1926. This short course of lectures must be taken for what it is, a plea for the recognition of a third type of Christian thought and belief, by the side of the two great types which are usually called Catholic and Protestant. It is as the religion of the Spirit that Inge pleads the cause of what he calls the Platonic tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.