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John Locke's Politics of Moral Consensus

  • Hardback
  • 332 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 15.3 x 23.6 x 2.3 cm

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For students of philosophy and political science

Addresses conflicts between religion and governance

You will gain insights for modern political challenges

This book explores John Locke's vision of uniting religion and politics for a harmonious society.

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The aim of this book is twofold: to explain the reconciliation of religion and politics in the work of John Locke, and to explore the relevance of that reconciliation for politics in our own time. Confronted with deep social divisions over ultimate beliefs, Locke sought to unite society in a single liberal community. Reason could identify divine moral laws that would be acceptable to members of all cultural groups, thereby justifying the authority of government. Greg Forster demonstrates that Locke's theory is liberal and rational but also moral and religious, providing an alternative to the two extremes of religious fanaticism and moral relativism. This account of Locke's thought will appeal to specialists and advanced students across philosophy, political science and religious studies.
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  • Title

    John Locke's Politics of Moral Consensus

  • Author

    Greg Forster

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    February 2005

  • Weight

    627g

  • Page Count

    332

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 23.6 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521842181

  • ISBN-10

    0521842182

  • Eden Code

    4532578