Early Modern Skepticism and the Origins of Toleration (Paperback)

This collection of original essays by the nation's leading political theorists examines the origins of modernity and considers the question of tolerance as a product of early modern religious skepticism. Rather than approaching the problem through a purely historical lens, the authors actively demonstrate the significance of these issues to contemporary debates in political philosophy and public policy. The contributors to Early Modern Skepticism raise and address questions of the utmost significance: Is religious faith necessary for ethical behavior? Is skepticism a fruitful ground from which to argue for toleration? This book will be of interest to historians, philosophers, religious scholars, and political theorists--anyone concerned about the tensions between private beliefs and public behavior.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Applications of Political Theory
Release date:	April 1999
First published:	April 1999
Authors:	Alan Levine
Contributors:	Michael Gillespie • Maryanne Cline Horowitz • Alan Craig Houston • Shirley Letwin • Joshua Mitchell • Patrick Riley • Diana J. Schaub • Steven B. Smith • Nathan Tarcov
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	290
ISBN-13:	978-0-7391-0024-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > History > European history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General
LSN:	0-7391-0024-6
Barcode:	9780739100240

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