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John locke religious views on cremation
A Generous Reading of John Locke: Reevaluating His Philosophical Legacy in Light of His Christian Confession
By C. Ryan Fields
Abstract
Locke is often presented as an eminent forerunner to the Enlightenment, a philosopher who hastened Europe’s departure from Christian orthodoxy and “turned the tide” toward a modern, secularist orientation.
Yet there are reasons to think that such an understanding of Locke has not sufficiently taken into account his Christian faith as it relates to his philosophical project. A more generous reading of Locke requires further grappling with the works which emerged during the final period of his life (–), works which demonstrate distinctly religious interests and provide greater clarity regarding his proper philosophical legacy.
Locke’s views on human nature serve as a case study.
It is largely recognized that the last sentiments of a person’s life (and particularly the last words of that person upon their death bed) are to be respected an