Edited by Q UE NT IN S KI NN ER and J AM ES T UL LYThe books in this series will discuss the emergence of intellectual traditions and of related new disciplines. The procedures, aims and vocabularies that were generated will be set in the context of the alternatives available within the contemporary frameworks of ideas and institutions. Through detailed studies of the evolution of such traditions, and their modification by different audiences, it is hoped that a new picture will form of the development of ideas in their concrete contexts. By this means, artificial distinctions between the history of philosophy, of the various sciences, of society and politics, and of literature may be seen to dissolve.The series is published with the support of the Exxon Foundation.A list of books in the series will be found at the end of the volume. Includes bibliographical references and index. i s b n 978-0-521-89825-6 (hardback) 1. Constant, Benjamin, 1767-1830 De la religion considérée dans sa source, ses formes et ses développements. 2. Religions. 3. Religion -Philosophy. 4. Religion and politics. I. Title. II. Series. b l 80.3.r 67 2008 200.92-dc22 2008018125 i s b n 978-0-521-89825-6 hardbackCambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLS for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate.