RT Article
T1 ESCHATOLOGY IN THE POLITICAL THEORY OF MICHAEL WALZER
JF Journal of religious ethics
VO 33
IS 1
SP 91
OP 117
A1 Revering, Alan
LA English
YR 2005
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1822385296
AB This essay examines the relevance of eschatological themes to the political theory of Michael Walzer. A distinctive eschatological hope is identified, which functions as a guide to thought throughout Walzer's writings, even though he seldom expresses it (and sometimes denies it). This analysis of Walzer's work demonstrates that eschatology is relevant to the contemporary discussion of justice, and conversely, that contemporary political theory can be a guide for the construction and evaluation of theological doctrines of eschatology. Any eschatology that enters into political debate in a modern, pluralistic society like the United States, however, must have at least one important characteristic: it must be informed by a profound sense of limitation.
K1 Social Criticism
K1 Political Theory
K1 Messianism
K1 Eschatology
K1 Walzer
DO 10.1111/j.0384-9694.2005.00184.x