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Religion in the public square: the place of religious convictions in political debate

By Robert Audi , Nicholas Wolterstorff

Book information

Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Year
1997
ISBN
0847683419, 9780847683413
LCC
BL65.P7 A83 1997
Google Books ID
GE_XAAAAMAAJ
Open Library ID
OL1004892M
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
354 kB (362223 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

This vigorous debate between two distinguished philosophers presents two views on a topic of worldwide importance: the role of religion in politics. Audi argues that citizens in a free democracy should distinguish religious and secular considerations and give them separate though related roles. Wolterstorff argues that religious elements are both appropriate in politics and indispensable to the vitality of a pluralistic democracy. Each philosopher first states his position in detail, then responds to and criticizes the opposing viewpoint. Written with engaging clarity, Religion in the Public Square will spur discussion among scholars, students, and citizens.

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