Philosophy and Religion in the Enlightenment. Some Introductory Remarks

Journal title SOCIETÀ E STORIA
Author/s Mariafranca Spallanzani
Publishing Year 2017 Issue 2016/154
Language Italian Pages 8 P. 631-638 File size 34 KB
DOI 10.3280/SS2016-154001
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The conference organised in Bologna by Cesarina Casanova, Francesca Sofia and Vincenzo Lagioia (Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà, 28-29 April 2014) has shown the complexity of the relationship between religion and culture in the Enlightenment, often considered as an irreligious or even atheistic movement. The analysys of a number of significant figures and themes has in fact pointed to a variety of attitudes and ideas, ranging from philosophy and biblical exegesis to political legislation, from ecclesiastical history to different literary genres.

Keywords: Religion, Enlightenment, philosophes, 18th century.

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Mariafranca Spallanzani, Religione e filosofia nell’età dei Lumi. Qualche considerazione per servire da introduzione in "SOCIETÀ E STORIA " 154/2016, pp 631-638, DOI: 10.3280/SS2016-154001