The Cambridge Platonists

The Cambridge Platonists is a book written by H. Stanley Redgrove that explores the philosophical and theological ideas of a group of scholars known as the Cambridge Platonists. The Cambridge Platonists were a group of thinkers who emerged in the mid-17th century and sought to reconcile Christian theology with the ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.Redgrove's book provides a comprehensive overview of the Cambridge Platonists' ideas and their impact on philosophy and theology. He examines their views on topics such as the nature of God, the soul, and the universe, as well as their approach to ethics and politics.Redgrove also discusses the influence of the Cambridge Platonists on later thinkers, such as Ralph Cudworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He examines the ways in which their ideas were received and interpreted by later generations, and how they continue to shape philosophical and theological discourse today.Overall, The Cambridge Platonists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and theology, and the ways in which these disciplines have evolved over time. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the ideas of this important group of thinkers, and their ongoing relevance to contemporary debates.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Bygone Beliefs Being a Series of Excursions in the Byways of Thought, by H. Stanley Redgrove. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101568.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.