Religion Coming of Age

'Religion Coming of Age' is a profound exploration of the transition of religious thought from traditional supernaturalism to a modern, naturalistic framework. Written by the influential philosopher Roy Wood Sellars, this work examines how the scientific and philosophical advancements of the early 20th century necessitate a radical re-evaluation of spiritual life. Sellars argues that religion is 'coming of age' by moving past mythological explanations and grounding itself in human experience, social ethics, and the natural world.The text delves into the history of religious evolution, the impact of the evolutionary perspective on theology, and the search for a meaningful life in a post-theistic era. By synthesizing science, philosophy, and ethics, Sellars presents a vision of a humanistic religion that prioritizes human well-being and social progress. This book remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of religion, offering a rigorous and thoughtful defense of a secular spiritual outlook that remains relevant to contemporary discussions on faith and reason. It serves as an essential resource for those interested in the intellectual foundations of modern humanism and the historical shift toward a naturalistic worldview.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.