The History of Rationalism
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The History of Rationalism is a 19th-century theological and historical study that traces the development, influence, and critiques of rationalist thought in religion and philosophy.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The History of Rationalism Context triple: [John Fletcher Hurst, notableWork, The History of Rationalism]
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A.
Essays on Rationalism
Essays on Rationalism is a collection of theological and philosophical writings by Sara Coleridge that critically examines rationalist approaches to religion and faith.
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B.
On the History of Modern Philosophy
On the History of Modern Philosophy is a series of late lectures by German idealist philosopher F. W. J. Schelling that critically surveys and interprets the development of modern philosophy from Descartes onward.
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C.
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical and political writings by Michael Oakeshott that critiques rationalist approaches to politics and defends traditional, historically grounded practices.
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D.
A Short History of Modern Philosophy
A Short History of Modern Philosophy is a concise survey of major Western philosophers from Descartes to Wittgenstein, written as an accessible introduction to modern philosophical thought.
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E.
The Rise of Scientific Philosophy
The Rise of Scientific Philosophy is a 1951 book by philosopher Hans Reichenbach that presents and defends the principles of logical empiricism and the scientific approach to philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The History of Rationalism Target entity description: The History of Rationalism is a 19th-century theological and historical study that traces the development, influence, and critiques of rationalist thought in religion and philosophy.
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A.
Essays on Rationalism
Essays on Rationalism is a collection of theological and philosophical writings by Sara Coleridge that critically examines rationalist approaches to religion and faith.
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B.
On the History of Modern Philosophy
On the History of Modern Philosophy is a series of late lectures by German idealist philosopher F. W. J. Schelling that critically surveys and interprets the development of modern philosophy from Descartes onward.
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C.
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical and political writings by Michael Oakeshott that critiques rationalist approaches to politics and defends traditional, historically grounded practices.
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D.
A Short History of Modern Philosophy
A Short History of Modern Philosophy is a concise survey of major Western philosophers from Descartes to Wittgenstein, written as an accessible introduction to modern philosophical thought.
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E.
The Rise of Scientific Philosophy
The Rise of Scientific Philosophy is a 1951 book by philosopher Hans Reichenbach that presents and defends the principles of logical empiricism and the scientific approach to philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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historical study ⓘ theological study ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
assess the influence of rationalism on theology
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present critiques of rationalism ⓘ trace the development of rationalist thought in religion ⓘ |
| coversTopic |
Enlightenment rationalism
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biblical criticism ⓘ effects of rationalism on religious belief ⓘ philosophical rationalism in early modern Europe ⓘ responses of theologians to rationalism ⓘ |
| examines |
conflicts between faith and reason
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defenders of rationalist approaches to religion ⓘ historical critics of rationalism ⓘ impact of rationalism on Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
critiques of rationalism in philosophical contexts
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critiques of rationalism in religious contexts ⓘ development of rationalist thought in philosophy ⓘ development of rationalist thought in religion ⓘ influence of rationalism on theology ⓘ |
| genre |
intellectual history
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religious history ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Christian theological perspective ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
evaluation of rationalism from a religious standpoint
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historical development of critical methods in theology ⓘ tension between revelation and reason ⓘ |
| historicalContext | 19th-century Christian scholarship on rationalism ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
clergy
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students of philosophy of religion ⓘ students of religious history ⓘ theologians ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
history of rationalist thought
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rationalism ⓘ relationship between rationalism and religion ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | history of rationalism up to the 19th century ⓘ |
| workType | scholarly monograph ⓘ |
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