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Yes, historically, Christianity's theological contribution was the idea of a god that cares equally for everyone. But western humanism goes beyond that (buildin
by henriquemaia 6y ago
Yes, historically, Christianity's theological contribution was the idea of a god that cares equally for everyone. But western humanism goes beyond that (building upon) in that human life is valuable in itself, regardless of the social, economical and, the big innovation, religious/ideological stand of that particular individual.
All of that is supported by philosophical arguments, giving western humanism a much older foundation than Christianity.
So, succinctly, I would put like this: was Christianity a necessary condition for the development of western humanism? Yes. Was it sufficient? No. Bigger and better ideas were needed to make it what it is today.
- juskrey 6y agoSorry, who were all that Western humanists you are talking about and where (ideologically) did they come from?
- henriquemaia 6y agoI can recommend an interesting podcast series covering that topic. Peter Adamson's History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps [^1]. Some of the series is already in book form, which goes into more depth than the podcast. [^1] https://historyofphilosophy.net/ https://historyofphilosophy.net/
- rational_indian 6y ago> Yes, historically, Christianity's theological contribution was the idea of a god that cares equally for everyone. Only if you believe in him! The "caring" is not unconditional.