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Political Visions & Illusions - A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
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Political Visions & Illusions - A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
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What you believe about politics matters. The decades since the Cold
War, with new alignments of post-9/11 global politics and the chaos
of the late 2010s, are swirling with alternative visions of
political life, ranging from ethnic nationalism to individualistic
liberalism. Political ideologies are not merely a matter of
governmental efficacy, but are intrinsically and inescapably
religious: each carries certain assumptions about the nature of
reality, individuals and society, as well as a particular vision
for the common good. These fundamental beliefs transcend the
political sphere, and the astute Christian observer can discern the
ways-sometimes subtle, sometimes not-in which ideologies are rooted
in idolatrous worldviews. In this freshly updated, comprehensive
study, political scientist David Koyzis surveys the key political
ideologies of our era, including liberalism, conservatism,
nationalism, democracy, and socialism. Koyzis gives each philosophy
careful analysis and fair critique, unpacking the worldview issues
inherent to each and pointing out essential strengths and
weaknesses, as well as revealing the "narrative structure" of
each-the stories they tell to make sense of public life and the
direction of history. Koyzis concludes by proposing alternative
models that flow out of Christianity's historic engagement with the
public square, retrieving approaches for both individuals and the
global, institutional church that hold promise for the complex
political realities of the twenty-first century. Writing with broad
international perspective and keen analytical insight, Koyzis is a
sane and sensible guide for Christians working in the public
square, culture watchers, political pundits, and all students of
modern political thought.
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