Early Modern Skepticism and the Origins of Toleration
Alan Levine
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Hardback. Series: Applications of Political Theory. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 549.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
Series
Applications of Political Theory
Number of Pages
290
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739100233
SKU
V9780739100233
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About Alan Levine
Alan Levine is Assistant Professor of Government at American University.
Reviews for Early Modern Skepticism and the Origins of Toleration
Levine and his contributors must be congratulated for producing a uniformly learned and elegant set of inquiries into the foundations of early modern toleration.
American Political Science Review
Many excellent American writers have made Montaigne a precursor of modern liberalism. They include . . . Alan Levine (Early Modern Skepticism and the Origins of Toleration).
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American Political Science Review
Many excellent American writers have made Montaigne a precursor of modern liberalism. They include . . . Alan Levine (Early Modern Skepticism and the Origins of Toleration).
Times Literary ... Read more