Edward Carpenter

Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Edward Carpenter was a prominent English philosopher and poet.  Carpenter was well-known by his peers throughout the world and he is also famous for being an early advocate of rights for homosexuals.

Pagan and Christian Creeds is Carpenter's attempt to find the root of religion.  Carpenter believed that self-consciousness and fear led to the different religions throughout history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Charles River Editors
• Seitenzahl: 397
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781537820989
• Artikelnr.: 54037338

Autorenporträt

Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) was an English social thinker, poet, and writer with a profound effect on modern literature and social movements. Drawing from his experiences and observations, Carpenter penned a number of influential books, essays, and poems that grappled with subjects like sexuality, politics, and spirituality. A notable work that exemplifies Carpenter's interdisciplinary and critical approach is 'Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning' (1920), in which he explores the parallels and divergences between early Pagan beliefs and the subsequent structures of Christian faith. Carpenter's analysis in this book reflects his broader literary style, which often marries a detailed historical outlook with a progressive examination of societal norms. A contemporary of figures like Walt Whitman, his writings possess a distinct blend of romanticism and early socialist thought, and he advocated for sexual freedom, women's rights, and environmentalism before these were widely accepted concepts. Carpenter's contributions extend beyond literary boundaries, resonating in the academic and activist spheres, and continue to be studied for their cultural and historical significance in challenging the status quo of his time.