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"Progress and Religion an Historical Enquiry" is a profound examination of the relationship between religious faith and the development of human civilization. Christopher Dawson explores the historical trajectory of culture, arguing that religion is not merely a byproduct of social evolution but is, in fact, the vital force that sustains and animates it. By tracing the origins of the idea of progress from the Enlightenment through to the early 20th century, Dawson reveals the underlying spiritual foundations of Western society and critiques the modern tendency to divorce social advancement from its religious roots.

The work delves into the sociological and philosophical dimensions of how belief systems shape the identity and longevity of civilizations. Dawson contrasts the static nature of primitive cultures with the dynamic drive of world religions, offering a compelling analysis of how the secularization of the modern world risks cultural stagnation. "Progress and Religion an Historical Enquiry" remains an essential text for those interested in the philosophy of history, the sociology of religion, and the enduring quest for meaning within the framework of social change. It provides a timeless perspective on the necessity of a spiritual core for the continued vitality of any great civilization.

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• Plný název: Progress and Religion
• Podnázev: An Historical Enquiry
• Autor: Christopher Dawson
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Pevná
• Počet stran: 278
• EAN: 9781025325378
• ISBN: 1025325370
• ID: 51659705
• Nakladatelství: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnost: 568 g
• Rozměry: 234 × 156 × 17 mm
• Datum vydání: 14. February 2026

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