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Aristotle

By: John B. Morrall

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First published in 1977 this volume is the only account published in English in the 20th century to be exclusively devoted to an interpretation of Aristotle's political thought (as distinct from commentaries, translations and works on Aristotelean philosophy in general). It places Aristotle in his background of the Greek political experience.

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Routledge

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1136526536

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9781136526534

Political Thinkers

From Aristotle to Marx

By: John B. Morrall

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Political Thinkers

From Aristotle to Marx

By: John B. Morrall

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Psychology Press

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0415326826

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9780415326827

Heresy in Transition

Transforming Ideas of Heresy in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

By: John Christian Laursen,Cary J. Nederman

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Heresy in Transition

Transforming Ideas of Heresy in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

By: John Christian Laursen,Cary J. Nederman

The concept of heresy is deeply rooted in Christian European culture. The palpable increase in incidences of heresy in the Middle Ages may be said to directly relate to the Christianity's attempts to define orthodoxy and establish conformity at its centre, resulting in the sometimes forceful elimination of Christian sects. In the transition from medieval to early modern times, however, the perception of heresy underwent a profound transformation, ultimately leading to its decriminalization and the emergence of a pluralistic religious outlook. The essays in this volume offer readers a unique insight into this little-understood cultural shift. Half of the chapters investigate the manner in which the church and its attendant civil authorities defined and proscribed heresy, whilst the other half focus on the means by which early modern writers sought to supersede such definition and proscription. The result of these investigations is a multifaceted historical account of the construction and serial reconstruction of one of the key categories of European theological, juristic and political thought. The contributors explore the role of nationalism and linguistic identity in constructions of heresy, its analogies with treason and madness, the role of class and status in the responses to heresy. In doing so they provide fascinating insights into the roots of the historicization of heresy and the role of this historicization in the emergence of religious pluralism.

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253

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Routledge

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1317122461

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9781317122463

Reaping the Whirlwind

Liberal Democracy and the Religious Axis

By: John R. Pottenger

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Reaping the Whirlwind

Liberal Democracy and the Religious Axis

By: John R. Pottenger

As early as the sixteenth century the liberal democratic state has been forced to confront the question of religion in politics. The result has been a tense and uncomfortable balancing act. Today, in the public square of liberal democracy, a number of religious confessions and beliefs compete for attention. In the American experience, some sense of religious pluralism and relative social harmony has been maintained. However, for this relationship to prevail, a tension must continue to exist--one that balances the political and social pursuits of self-interest with meeting the objectives of the common good. In Reaping the Whirlwind, John R. Pottenger shows how this process began in the modern world, and how societies attempt to manage this ongoing conflict. The first part of the book lays the groundwork of his analysis by using examples from history to demonstrate the genesis of political and religious "whirlwinds." It goes on to explore contemporary case studies, such as conflicts between Mormons and Evangelicals in the United States, liberation theology in Latin America, Islam and the state in Uzbekistan, and radical Christian reconstructionism. Pottenger believes that the formal institutions of liberal democracy should maintain this turbulence, even as religious activism threatens to upset the balance. He concludes by advocating religious liberty and recognizing the individual and social need for expression. At the same time, he maintains that the survival of liberal democracy requires that these religious traditions not dominate the public sphere.

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Religion and Politics

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1589011694

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9781589011694

God's Joust, God's Justice

Law and Religion in the Western Tradition

By: John Witte

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God's Joust, God's Justice

Law and Religion in the Western Tradition

By: John Witte

God's Joust, God's Justice' provides a vista of the major debates over law and religion in the West, enabling readers to proceed toward a more integrated understanding of the foundational elements of modern democracy.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802844219

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9780802844217

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Aristotle

Aristotle

Political Thinkers

Political Thinkers

Heresy in Transition

Heresy in Transition

Reaping the Whirlwind

Reaping the Whirlwind

God's Joust, God's Justice

God's Joust, God's Justice

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