Religion in the Public Square The Place of Religious Convictions in Political Debate |
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| Introductions and notes by:
| Audi, Robert |
| Author:
| Wolterstorff, Nicholas |
| Series title: | Point/Counterpoint: Philosophers Debate Contemporary Issues Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8476-8342-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1996 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $49.00 |
Book Description:
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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,...
More DescriptionThis 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.