It is the aim of this thesis to discuss Martin Luther as a political philosopher of authoritarianism as revealed in his writings. Although he advocated the separation of faith and reason, Luther's political sphere includes the omnipotence and authority of God. Given this factor, the religious elements of calling, faith, and love become political manifestations. This polity effects a state in which the citizen must find spiritual and civic fulfillment within a secular existence. The possible affinity of Luther with such political philosophers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau and Marx is briefly examined. Luther's authoritarian attitude and its implications for public and political life are his legacy to the evolution of the modern nation-state.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504572 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Hopkins, Karen Leigh |
| Contributors | Painter, William E., Owsley, Richard M. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 112 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Hopkins, Karen Leigh, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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