Rawlsian Liberalism and the Privatization of Religion: Three Theological Objections Considered

Liberal political theorists are often accused of "privatizing" religion; the work of philosopher John Rawls has been especially subject to this criticism. I begin by examining what is meant by "privatization." I then consider the criticisms of Rawls advanced by Timothy Jackson, D...

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Main Author: Weithman, Paul J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1994
In: Journal of religious ethics
Year: 1994, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-28
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Summary:Liberal political theorists are often accused of "privatizing" religion; the work of philosopher John Rawls has been especially subject to this criticism. I begin by examining what is meant by "privatization." I then consider the criticisms of Rawls advanced by Timothy Jackson, David Hollenbach, and John Langan. I argue (1) that Rawls does not privatize religion to the extent that his critics believe and (2) that criticisms of what privatization of religion Rawls does defend cannot be sustained.
ISSN:1467-9795
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics