Ralph Cudworth was a prominent philosopher and theologian of the 17th century, known for his significant contributions to the Cambridge Platonism movement. He emphasized the importance of reason in understanding faith, laying a foundation for a rational approach to theology. His most celebrated work, "The True Intellectual System of the Universe," critiqued atheism and argued for the existence of a rational deity, showcasing his belief in the harmony between reason and religious belief. Cudworth's...