Religion and the Obligations of Citizenship

ISBN-13: 9780521808576 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 240 str.

Paul J. Weithman

Opis

This book takes issue with those who would seek to place restrictions on the participation of religious organizations in politics, arguing that their position underestimates the benefits, and overestimates the costs, of having religiously motivated citizens participate in this way. It will appeal to readers in philosophy and politics.

Recenzje

'Religion and the Obligation of Citizenship is a terrific book, replete with subtle insight, sympathetic exegesis, moral seriousness, and trenchant argument. … No one interested in the current state of the discussion on religion and politics can afford to miss this book.' Ethics

Spis treści

Preface and acknowledgement; 1. Introduction; 2. Participation, full participation and realized citizenship; 3. Religion's role in promoting democracy; 4. Public argument; 5. The principles; 6. Robert Audi on secular reasons; 7. John Rawls on public reasons; Conclusion; Select bibliography.