UID:
almahu_9947414057102882
Format:
1 online resource (ix, 199 pages) :
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ISBN:
9781139151795 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Cambridge studies in religion, philosophy, and society
Content:
Should we merely celebrate diversity in the sphere of religion? What of the social cohesion of a country? There is a constant tug between belief in religious truth and the need for respect for other religions. Religious Diversity: Philosophical and Political Dimensions examines how far a firm faith can allow for toleration of difference and respect the need for religious freedom. It elucidates the philosophical credentials of different approaches to truth in religion, ranging from a dogmatic fundamentalism to a pluralism that shades into relativism. Must we resort to a secularism that treats all religion as a personal and private matter, with nothing to contribute to discussions about the common good? How should law approach the issue of religious freedom? Introducing the relevance of central discussions in modern philosophy of religion, the book goes on to examine the political implications of increasing religious diversity in a democracy.
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Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781107023604
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139151795
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