Sources of Religious Insight

Sources of Religious Insight is a book written by Josiah Royce, an American philosopher, in which he explores various sources of religious insight. Royce argues that religious insight can come from a variety of sources, including personal experience, tradition, reason, and intuition. He also discusses the role of community in shaping religious beliefs and practices. Throughout the book, Royce draws on examples from various religious traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, to illustrate his points. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers interested in philosophy, religion, and spirituality. Overall, Sources of Religious Insight offers a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the sources of religious insight and their significance for individuals and communities.1912. Josiah Royce was born in California where he began his teaching career. From 1882 he taught philosophy at Harvard where William James was an early influence. After the latter's death, Royce became the leading American philosopher of his day, always applying his thought to concrete moral issues and drawing upon an exceptional understanding of music, literature and history. Contents: Religious problem and the human individual; Individual and social experience as sources of religious insight; Office of reason; World and the will; Religion of loyalty; Religious mission of sorrow; Unity of the Spirit and the invisible church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.