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Letter Concerning Toleration

Letter Concerning Toleration

著者： John Locke
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In his groundbreaking work, Letter Concerning Toleration, John Locke addresses the critical relationship between religion and government. First published in 1689, this influential letter was originally written in Latin and swiftly translated into multiple languages. Directed towards an anonymous Honored Sir—in truth, Lockes close friend Philip von Limborch, who published it without Lockes consent—this letter presents a compelling argument for religious tolerance amidst the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century England, where fears of Catholic dominance loomed large. Contrasting sharply with Thomas Hobbes views in Leviathan, Locke advocates for a society that embraces a diversity of Christian denominations as a means to prevent civil unrest. He posits that attempts by any government to suppress religious practices only serve to fuel discord. Instead, Locke asserts that civil government should focus on external interests—such as life, liberty, and the common good—while religion addresses internal matters of salvation. By meticulously distinguishing the roles of church and state, Lockes philosophy champions the idea that these institutions must function independently to foster a harmonious society.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion スピリチュアリティ 哲学 政治・政府 政治学 社会科学
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