Deism has profoundly impacted Western civilization. With good reason! Many famous and influential figures held similar beliefs. Here are ten famous people you may not have known were Deists: John Locke – The English philosopher and physician is best known for his work on political philosophy, including the idea of the “social contract.” He was…
Let us briefly examine the history of this philosophical belief. Deism has a rich and complex history that spans centuries and continents. In fact, Deism finds its roots in ancient Greece, but several moments in history helped to solidify Deism as a philosophical powerhouse. This article will look at some of the events and influences…
Neo-Deism is different from Classical Deism in many ways. However, while each deist practices their deism a little differently, there are some general headings that we can review. What follows is not an all-encompassing definition, by the way. Instead, consider it a general overview. While there are a lot of little differences, we will focus…