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The Potencies of God(s)

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This book explores the metaphysical, epistemological, and hermeneutical theories of Schelling's final system concerning the nature and meaning of religious mythology. This perspective is not surprising since Schelling regarded religion (not science or philosophy) as embodying the most complete manifestation of truth.

Beach examines Schelling's novel attempt to account for the changing historical forms of religion in terms of a complex theory of dynamic spiritual powers, or "potencies." He shows that these are not mere representations, ideas, or projected feelings created by ancient myth-makers for the benefit of a credulous populace. Instead, Beach demonstrates that these potencies should be seen as animate powers inhabiting the unconscious strata of a people's collective mind.

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ISBN: 9780791409732
Publication date: 7th October 1994
Author: Edward Allen Beach
Publisher: SUNY Press an imprint of State University of New York Press
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 317 pages
Series: SUNY Series in Philosophy
Genres: Philosophy