The Ethics of Citizenship: Liberal Democracy and Religious Convictions

by J. Caleb Clanton (Editor)

Overview

Offering the most significant contributions on the topic from leading contemporary scholars, J. Caleb Stanton's carefully edited and organized The Ethics of Citizenship seeks to answer one of the most salient and hotly debated questions of the day: What role, if any, should religion play in U.S. politics? While there is a considerable body of writing in response to this question, until now there has not been a one-volume collection of relevant answers. Here, at last, a variety of distinguished political theorists—from John Rawls to Richard Rorty, and from Nicholas Wolterstorff to Cornel West—weigh in on this important topic, and, together, provide a balanced and engaging overview of the debate that continues to grip the nation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781602582033
Publisher:	Baylor University Press
Publication date:	11/15/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	485
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

J. Caleb Clanton is University Research Professor and Professor of Philosophy at Lipscomb University. He is author or editor of several books, including Religion and Democratic Citizenship: Inquiry and Conviction in the American Public Square.

Table of Contents

Introduction: On the Tension between Religion and Democracy

Part I: Separatist Views

1. "Moral Conflict and Political Legitimacy" by Thomas Nagel (New York University)

2. "The Idea of Public Reason Revisited" by John Rawls (Harvard University, Emeritus)

3. "Religious Convictions and Secular Reasons" by Robert Audi (University of Notre Dame)

4. "Liberal Civic Education and Religious Fundamentalism: The Case of God v. John Rawls" by Stephen Macedo (Princeton University)

5. "Why Dialogue?" by Bruce Ackerman (Yale University)

6. "Religion as a Conversation-stopper" by Richard Rorty (Stanford University, Emeritus)

Part II: Integrationist Views

7. "The Role of Religion in Decision and Discussion of Political Issues" by Nicholas Wolterstorff (Yale University)

8. "What Respect Requires—and What it Does Not" by Christopher J. Eberle (US Naval Academy)

9. "The Principles" by Paul J. Weithman (University of Notre Dame)

10. "Religion in Political Argument" by Jeffrey Stout (Princeton University)

11. "The Crisis of Christian Identity in America" by Cornel West (Princeton University)

12. "Why Political Reliance on Religiously Grounded Morality is Not Illegitimate in a Liberal Democracy" by Michael J. Perry (Emory University)

13. "The Vulnerability of the Naked Public Square" by Richard John Neuhaus (Editor of First Things)

14. "The Public Philosophy of Contemporary Liberalism" by Michael J. Sandel (Harvard University)

15. "Democratic Deliberation after Religious Gag Rules" by J. Caleb Clanton (Pepperdine)

What People are Saying About This

Ably introduced by Clanton, these essays together constitute not only a much needed overview of the terms of a pressing political and philosophical debate, but also an excellent point of departure into some of the most basic questions of political philosophy.

David A. Reidy

Ably introduced by Clanton, these essays together constitute not only a much needed overview of the terms of a pressing political and philosophical debate, but also an excellent point of departure into some of the most basic questions of political philosophy.

Max L. Stackhouse (1935-2016)

Clanton has carefully selected the main arguments of the leading contemporary philosophers who are debating the role of religion in public discourse. This book will be very useful for courses in political theory, Christian ethics, and philosophy of religion.

Max L. Stackhouse

This carefully selected collection, and balanced appraisal, will be very useful for political theory, ethics, and philosophy of religion courses.

Max L. Stackhouse (1935–2016)

Clanton has carefully selected the main arguments of the leading contemporary philosophers who are debating the role of religion in public discourse. This book will be very useful for courses in political theory, Christian ethics, and philosophy of religion.

Editorial Reviews

Clanton has carefully selected the main arguments of the leading contemporary philosophers who are debating the role of religion in public discourse. This book will be very useful for courses in political theory, Christian ethics, and philosophy of religion.

Ably introduced by Clanton, these essays together constitute not only a much needed overview of the terms of a pressing political and philosophical debate, but also an excellent point of departure into some of the most basic questions of political philosophy.

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