Cambridge Platonism
Cambridge Platonism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 17th century at Cambridge University. It emphasizes the importance of reason and moral intuition in understanding reality, blending ideas from Plato with Christian theology. Key figures include Henry More, Ralph Cudworth, and Nathaniel Culverwel, who sought to reconcile faith and reason.
The movement advocates for the existence of a rational and moral order in the universe, asserting that human beings can access this order through intellectual and spiritual means. Cambridge Platonists believed in the immortality of the soul and the significance of ethical living, influencing later philosophical thought and the development of Enlightenment ideas.