25%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Liberty of Conscience: In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious Equality
Martha Nussbaum
€ 20.99
€ 15.75
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Liberty of Conscience: In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious Equality
Paperback. In one of greatest triumphs of the colonial and Revolutionary periods, the founders of the future US overcame religious intolerance in favour of a constitutional order dedicated to fair treatment for people's deeply held conscientious beliefs. This title presents a historical and conceptual study of the American tradition of religious freedom. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 144 x 28. Weight in Grams: 530. In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious Equality. 320 pages. In one of greatest triumphs of the colonial and Revolutionary periods, the founders of the future US overcame religious intolerance in favour of a constitutional order dedicated to fair treatment for people's deeply held conscientious beliefs. This title presents a historical and conceptual study of the American tradition of religious freedom. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH4. Dimension: 226 x 144 x 28. Weight: 530.
The respect for religious difference has formed the bedrock of our nation and made equality possible. Yet today we are told that moral values",code for a government shaped by religious concerns,must be the keystone of our social compact. A rich and compelling chronicle of an essential idea, Liberty of Conscience tells the story of America's great tradition of religious freedom. Philosopher Martha Nussbaum's ambitious book is both a work of history and a pointed rejoinder to conservative efforts to break down barriers between church and state.
The respect for religious difference has formed the bedrock of our nation and made equality possible. Yet today we are told that moral values",code for a government shaped by religious concerns,must be the keystone of our social compact. A rich and compelling chronicle of an essential idea, Liberty of Conscience tells the story of America's great tradition of religious freedom. Philosopher Martha Nussbaum's ambitious book is both a work of history and a pointed rejoinder to conservative efforts to break down barriers between church and state.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Basic Books New York
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780465018536
SKU
V9780465018536
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Martha Nussbaum
Martha Nussbaum, one of the leading moral philosophers of our time, holds appointments in the Law School, Divinity School, and Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago and is a board member in the university's Human Rights Program. She is the author of twelve previous books on philosophy and ethics. Her book Cultivating Humanity won the Grawemeyer Award for Education. ... Read more
Reviews for Liberty of Conscience: In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious Equality