The Best of the Public Square: Book 2 - Softcover

Neuhaus, Richard John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802849954 ISBN 13: 9780802849953

Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2001

Synopsis

Since its inception in 1990, the journal First Things has concluded each issue with Richard John Neuhaus's "The Public Square." His column has attracted the attention of America's most influential journalists, opinion-makers, and intellectuals. All who read it appreciate its serious discussions of religious and social topics, its lively prose, and its occasional dash of wicked humor.This volume presents a sampling of the best of "The Public Square." Culled from columns written from 1996 to 2000, these thirty-two insightful pieces range from reflections on theology, philosophy, and politics to education, bioethics, law, and family life. Each one demonstrates Neuhaus's authorial flair and keen intellect. As Neuhaus argues, "public life is mainly about culture, and at the heart of culture is morality, and at the heart of morality is religion." Few thinkers today can illumine this relationship as directly as Neuhaus.

About this edition

• Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0802849954
• ISBN 13: 9780802849953
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246