Rationalism | Charles Hodge

Reformed Thinking · Jul 25, 2026 · 34m

Deep Dive into Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge - RationalismCharles Hodge defines rationalism as any system that assigns undue authority to human reason in matters of religion. He categorizes rationalism into three distinct forms.The first is deistical rationalism, which completely denies the possibility or necessity of supernatural revelation, arguing that human reason is the sole source of religious knowledge. Hodge refutes this by arguing that human consciousness, the complexity of moral questions, and historical experience demonstrate humanity's need for a divine revelation, which is…