Skip to content

Chapter I: The Religious Problem and the Human Individual

Text size

PAGE Introductory statement: Limitations of the undertaking 3

I. Definition of Insight, and of Religious Insight. Arbitrary
limitation of the definition of religion here in question.
The problem traditionally called that of the "salvation
of man" as the main problem upon which the sources of
insight here in question are to throw light 5

II. Generalised conception of "salvation." Variety of forms
in which this conception has been defined and used.
Resulting problem regarding the meaning of human life 9

III. Outline of the programme to be followed in the
subsequent discussion 17

IV. The concept of revelation, and the "religious paradox."
First statement of this paradox 19

V. Individual experience and the "inner light." What sort
of religious insight is thus to be gained. Its limitations.
Prospect of an appeal to other sources for aid 26

{x}

Comments

Log in to leave a comment.

The Sources of Religious InsightChapter I: The Religious Problem and the Human Individual

0%1 min left in chapter