On Religion: Considered in Its Source, Its Forms, and Its Developments

The first full-length English translation of Benjamin Constant's significant study explores humanity's religious forms and development, emphasizing its historical and civilizational contexts. Constant, viewing this work as his most important philosophical contribution, argues for the naturalness of religious impulse post-French Revolution. He advocates for a liberal approach that separates church and state while recognizing religion's role in society. His analysis presciently addresses the complexities of religion in both democratic and totalitarian contexts, offering insights relevant to contemporary liberalism.