A Common Faith

By John Dewey

Book Overview

In A Common Faith, eminent American philosopher John Dewey calls for the "emancipation of the true religious quality" from the heritage of dogmatism and supernaturalism that he believes characterizes historical religions. He describes how the depth of religious experience and the creative role of faith in the resources of experience to generate meaning and value can be cultivated without making cognitive claims that compete with or contend with scientific ones. In a new introduction, Dewey scholar Thomas M. Alexander contextualizes the text for students and scholars by providing an overview of Dewey and his philosophy, key concepts in A Common Faith, and reactions to the text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300186118
• ISBN13: 9780300186116
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Review of Dewey's A Common Faith

In this book John Dewey presents a compelling argument for a union of religious and social ideals, and for consistency in both idea and action. Although the book is brief, the rhetoric is dense and the thesis is thought-provoking. This volume is an excellent example of Dewey's social and political thought. It should be read and considered not only by social scientists, but also by Christians who wish to intelligently grow their own faith.