Format:
XV, 230 S.
,
24 cm
ISBN:
0826216749
,
9780826216748
Series Statement:
Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy
Content:
Republicanism and religion: some contextual considerations -- Foundations of American liberty and rule of law -- Education and the American founding -- Americanism: the question of community in politics -- Carrying coals to Newcastle: Voegelin and Christianity -- Medieval rationalism or mystic philosophy? the Strauss-Voegelin debate -- Gnosticism and modernity -- The spirit of Voegelin's late work -- Truth and the experience of epoch in history
Content:
"Explores the role of Christianity, including John Wesley and the Great Awakening revival, in the formation of the American Republic; also considers Eric Voegelin's contributions to the philosophy of religious experience. Argues that modern republicanism grounds human dignity in spiritual individualism, thereby generating democratic agency for self-government under divine Providence"--Provided by publisher
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index
,
Republicanism and religion: some contextual considerations -- Foundations of American liberty and rule of law -- Education and the American founding -- Americanism: the question of community in politics -- Carrying coals to Newcastle: Voegelin and Christianity -- Medieval rationalism or mystic philosophy? the Strauss-Voegelin debate -- Gnosticism and modernity -- The spirit of Voegelin's late work -- Truth and the experience of epoch in history
Language:
English
Keywords:
USA
;
Christentum
;
Nationalbewusstsein
;
Republikanismus
;
Geschichte 1700-1800
;
USA
;
Republikanismus
;
Religion
;
Nationalbewusstsein
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0612/2006013487.html
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