Politics, Theology and History: 13 (Cambridge Studies in Ideology and Religion, Series Number 13) - Hardcover

Plant, Raymond

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521433207 ISBN 13: 9780521433204

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Politics, Theology and History is a major book by a prominent academic and an active politician. It ranges widely across the disciplines of theology, political theory and philosophy and poses acute questions about the basic moral foundations of liberal societies. Lord Plant focuses on the role that religious belief can and ought to play in argument about public policy in a pluralistic society. He examines the potential political implications of Christian belief and the ways in which it may be deployed in political debate. The book discusses the place of religious belief in the formation of policy and asks what issues in modern society might be the legitimate objects of a Christian social and political concern. This important study of the relationship between religion and politics will be of value to students, academics, politicians, church professionals, policy makers and all concerned with the moral fabric of contemporary life.

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'[an] original and important book ...' Studies in Christian Ethics

Book Description:

This important book poses acute questions about the basic moral foundations of liberal societies. Lord Plant focuses on the role of religious belief in argument about public policy in a pluralistic society. The book discusses the place of religious belief in policy formation and identifies relevant issues of Christian concern.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0521433207
• ISBN 13: 9780521433204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 398