Kant's Moral Theism and the Concept of the Highest Good

The concept of the highest good plays a vital role in Kant’s moral theism. However, as many scholars suggest, Kant’s own texts about the very concept can be interpreted in different ways, some of which may imply that the practical postulate of God is not necessary for the realization of the highest...

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Main Author: Zhong, Huanlin (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2022
In: Religions
Year: 2022, Volume: 13, Issue: 9
Further subjects:B Kant’s moral theism
B Atheism
B Morality
B Virtue
B Religion
B Highest good
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