Modern- Secular Transformation of Morality in John Locke's Political Philosophy
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Tarih
2024
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Yayıncı
Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli Üniversitesi
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
A profound connection exists between the Enlightenment philosopher John Locke's perspective on politics, religion, morality, and the concept of secularism. Locke's insights in these domains continue to hold relevance particularly in relation to secularization, while also serving as a point of departure for diverse interpretations of his philosophy. Within this framework, two distinct approaches to interpreting Locke emerge. On one hand, there lies the interpretation of George Kateb, who regards the religious elements and the religious language found in Locke's works as secondary. Kateb, consequently, evaluates these texts from a secular standpoint. On the other hand, we have the perspective of Micah Schwartzman, who places a special emphasis on this religious language, and regards this theologically rooted discourse as one fundamental element for societal consensus. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of these two interpretations in the works of Locke, ultimately demonstrating that Locke, despite employing religious terminology in his works, has indeed forged an exceptionally original and secular conception of morality. Locke's vision encompasses a secularized moral framework that upholds individual autonomy while relegating matters of religiosity to the private realm, even though his philosophy is rooted in theological origins. As a result, Locke effectively carves out a political space where individuals can fully experience their autonomy, a hallmark of his modern and original contribution to philosophy.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Locke, Morality, Religion, Secular Morality, Tolerance, Secularism
Kaynak
Amme İdaresi Dergisi
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
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Cilt
57
Sayı
4
Künye
Ulus, H. E. (2024). Modern- secular transformation of morality in john locke's political philosophy. Amme Idaresi Dergisi, 57(4), 49-72.
