The Concept of Religious Passion

About the Book

The concept of religious passion is examined according to the teachings of that great Father of Modern Reason, Immanuel Kant, both as a philosophical concept and with respect to its place in Ethics, specifically Kantian ethics. Kant=s strong aversion to religious passion is presented in view of the Enlightenment movement and Reason versus the Emotions argument.

About the Author

Since Junior High School, the author has been collecting his favourite quotes, proverbs, and witty sayings. To say something in an unusual way, that is both stimulating and informative, has been his life-long fascination. In this first of a series of volumes on Quotations (hence, an "Encyclopedia"), the author reveals arresting quotes from both the wise and the profane. Dr. Mitchell has also written other books to include: "The Concept of Unbelief" and "The Concept of Religious Passion" (both published by Xlibris). Dr. Mitchell completed his Ph.D. Degree at the University of Oklahoma (Norman).