The American Enlightenment, 1750-1820This concise literary history of the American Enlightenment captures the varied and conflicting voices of religious and political conviction in the decades when the new nation was formed. Robert Ferguson's trenchant interpretation yields new understanding of this pivotal period for American culture. |
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... ment in religion . Still , union must be made to thrive within these distinc- tions . " If we have any public benevolence , " pleads Stiles , " any tender affec- tion for pure and undefiled religion - by the tender mercies of Jehovah ...
... ment in religion . Still , union must be made to thrive within these distinc- tions . " If we have any public benevolence , " pleads Stiles , " any tender affec- tion for pure and undefiled religion - by the tender mercies of Jehovah ...
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... ment figure , rests in the appearance of order and the system of design . “ I hold ( without appeal to revelation ) that when we take a view of the Universe , in its parts general or particular , it is impossible for the human mind not ...
... ment figure , rests in the appearance of order and the system of design . “ I hold ( without appeal to revelation ) that when we take a view of the Universe , in its parts general or particular , it is impossible for the human mind not ...
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... ment of , 140 , 144 , 146 ; history of , 37 ; ide- ology of , 156 , 180 , 189–190 ; language of , 21 , 121 ; leaders of , 109 ; and nationalism , 71 ; and Native Americans , 151–153 , 160 , 165-166 ; and patriotism , 31–32 ; and prop ...
... ment of , 140 , 144 , 146 ; history of , 37 ; ide- ology of , 156 , 180 , 189–190 ; language of , 21 , 121 ; leaders of , 109 ; and nationalism , 71 ; and Native Americans , 151–153 , 160 , 165-166 ; and patriotism , 31–32 ; and prop ...
Contents
What Is Enlightenment? Some American Answers | 22 |
Religious Voices | 44 |
Writing the Revolution | 80 |
Copyright | |
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