[Revised entry by Robert Stern and Volker Leppin on January 16, 2025.
Changes to: Main text, Bibliography]
The aim of this entry is to outline the impact of Martin Luther (1483 – 1546) on the philosophical tradition which came after him. The Protestant Reformation as a whole undoubtedly had considerable influence in philosophy and not just theology, not least because many key philosophical figures were themselves part of this religious heritage in its various forms, as well as being caught up in the major social and political changes and conflicts that the Reformation unleashed. However, to trace the influence of Luther himself…

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