Kaplan's theology Kaplan's theology held that, in light of the advances in philosophy, science, and history, it would be impossible for modern Jews to continue to adhere to many of Judaism's traditional theological claims. Kaplan's naturalistic theology has been seen as a variant of John Dewey's philosophy. Dewey's naturalism combined atheism with religious terminology in order to construct a religiously satisfying philosophy for those who had lost faith in traditional religion. Kaplan was also influenced by Émile Durkheim's argument that our experience of the sacred is a function of social solidarity. Matthew Arnold and Hermann Cohen were among his other influences.
Kaplan's theology Kaplan's theology held that in light of the advances in philosophy science and history it would be impossible for modern Jews to continue to adhere to many of Judaism's traditional theological claims Kaplan's naturalistic theology has been seen as a variant of John Dewey's philosophy Dewey's naturalism combined atheism with religious terminology in order to construct a religiously satisfying philosophy for those who had lost faith in traditional religion Kaplan was also influenced by Émile Durkheim's argument that our experience of the sacred is a function of social solidarity Matthew Arnold and Hermann Cohen were among his other influences