Benjamin Whichcote The First Of The Latitude Men

""Benjamin Whichcote: The First of the Latitude Men"" is a biography written by Rufus M. Jones about the life and work of Benjamin Whichcote, an influential English philosopher and theologian of the 17th century. The book explores Whichcote's ideas on religious tolerance, individual conscience, and the role of reason in faith, which were ahead of their time and paved the way for the Enlightenment. Jones delves into Whichcote's background, education, and career as a clergyman, as well as his relationships with other prominent thinkers of his day, such as John Locke and Isaac Newton. The book also examines the impact of Whichcote's teachings on later generations of scholars and religious leaders. Overall, ""Benjamin Whichcote: The First of the Latitude Men"" provides a comprehensive portrait of a significant figure in the history of philosophy and theology.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Spiritual Reformers in the 16th and 17th Centuries, by Rufus M. Jones. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101908.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.