an essay on religion and democracy Nørager, Troels. creator text bibliography Electronic books. dk Aarhus Oakville, CT Aarhus University Press International distributors, David Brown Book Co. 2008 monographic eng

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1 online resource (257 p.) Abraham's intention to sacrifice his son on God's command symbolises the violent potential of authoritarian religion. The contemporary resurgence of radically 'conservative' and 'fundamentalist' religion raises the question whether this kind of God-relation is compatible with a commitment to liberal democracy. In this timely and original book, Troels Nager provides an answer by integrating insights from philosophy of religion and political philosophy. A tale of terror : 'the binding of Isaac' -- Kierkegaard's fear and trembling -- Contemporary interpretations of fear and trembling -- Cultural evolution and the secularization of religion -- Rawls and Habermas on liberal democracy and religion -- Critical debates on political liberalism and religion -- Integrating political philosophy and philosophy of religion. Troels Nørager. Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-[248]) and index. Religion and politics Political science Philosophy Religion Philosophy Abrahamic religions Democracy Religious aspects Religion Social Science SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State BL65.P7 N66 2008eb (Online) 201/.72 306.6 Nørager, Troels. Aarhus : Aarhus University Press ; Oakville, CT : International distributors, David Brown Book Company, c2008 (DLC) 2009278010 (OCoLC)263985324 9788779347717 (electronic bk.) 8779347711 (electronic bk.) http://site.ebrary.com/id/10436036 http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=631130 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=515639 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10436036 http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=631130 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=515639 E7B 081023 20200709055709.0 ocn698590838 eng