Religion in the Public Square: The Place of Religious Convictions in Political Debate

by Nicholas P. Wolterstorff and Nicholas Wolterstorff

Book Overview

This vigorous debate between two distinguished philosophers presents two views on a topic of worldwide importance: the role of religion in politics. Audi argues that citizens in a free democracy should distinguish religious and secular considerations and give them separate though related roles. Wolterstorff argues that religious elements are both appropriate in politics and indispensable to the vitality of a pluralistic democracy. Each philosopher...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847683427
• ISBN13: 9780847683420
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 9.1"