Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:philosopher
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dutch_Republic
gptkb:William_Laud |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Franeker
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Remonstrants
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1634-03-03
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Amsterdam
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Balthasar_Bekker_Jr.
gptkb:Johannes_Bekker gptkb:Maria_Bekker |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Philosophy of religion
Skepticism Rationalism Critique of superstition |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1698-11-18
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
17th century
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Balthasar Bekker
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Enlightenment_thinkers
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Spinoza
gptkb:Christian_Wolff |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:René_Descartes
gptkb:Martin_Luther |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Critique of witchcraft beliefs
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Dutch
gptkb:French gptkb:Latin |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Dutch
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Advocacy for social justice
Critique of dogmatism Exploration of the role of religion in society Discussion of the nature of God Critique of religious authority Critique of religious dogma Critique of traditional theology Exploration of the concept of free will Advocacy for tolerance Exploration of the relationship between faith and reason Examination of the relationship between religion and politics Discussion of the nature of truth Advocacy for individual conscience Critique of religious intolerance Discussion of the nature of happiness Analysis of human nature Critique of religious fanaticism Discussion of the afterlife Discussion of the problem of evil Advocacy for rational inquiry Critique of authoritarianism in religion Critique of metaphysical speculation Critique of the separation of faith and reason Critique of the supernatural Defense of reason Discussion of the nature of community Emphasis on moral philosophy Examination of the nature of faith Examination of the role of miracles Examination of the role of reason in religion Exploration of ethical principles Exploration of the concept of justice Exploration of the impact of science on religion Philosophical inquiry into the nature of evil Rejection of witch hunts Discussion of the nature of faith in the modern world Exploration of the relationship between faith and ethics |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
The World Bewitched
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Amsterdam
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Anna Bekker
|