| Author |
Browne, Thomas, Sir, 1605-1682 |
| Uniform Title |
Religio medici. Finnish
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| Title |
Lääkärin uskonto
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinnassa: Arvi A. Karisto, 1921.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religio_Medici
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 24.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Lääkärin uskonto" by Sir Thomas Browne is a philosophical work written in the early 17th century. The book explores themes of religion, science, and personal belief from the perspective of a physician and a thinker. It reflects on the nature of faith, religious identity, and the interrelation between faith and rationality. The opening of "Lääkärin uskonto" presents Browne's introspective musings, as he grapples with his own religious beliefs and the state of Christianity in his time. He acknowledges the perception that he may lack a firm faith due to his professional demeanor and balanced approach to religious matters, yet he claims the title of a Christian based on deeper understanding and personal conviction. Browne expresses a desire for inclusivity in faith, posing thoughtful critiques on dogmatism, while emphasizing the importance of both reason and spirituality in comprehending the divine. His reflections set the stage for a broader exploration of the relationship between science and religion, paving the way for his intricate discussions that unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Religion
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| Subject |
Christian life
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| Subject |
Christian ethics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71705 |
| Release Date |
Sep 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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