Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America
Republicanism and religion: some contextual considerations -- Foundations of American liberty and rule of law -- Education and the American founding -- Americanism: the question of community in politics -- Carrying coals to Newcastle: Voegelin and Christianity -- Medieval rationalism or mystic philo...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Columbia [u.a.]
University of Missouri Press
c2006
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| In: | Year: 2006 |
| Series/Journal: | Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
USA
/ Christianity
/ National consciousness
/ Republicanism
/ History 1700-1800
B USA / Republicanism / Religion / National consciousness |
| Further subjects: | B
Republicanism (United States)
B Christianity and politics United States B Republicanism United States B Christianity and politics (United States) B United States Church history 18th century B United States Church history 18th century |
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| Summary: | Republicanism and religion: some contextual considerations -- Foundations of American liberty and rule of law -- Education and the American founding -- Americanism: the question of community in politics -- Carrying coals to Newcastle: Voegelin and Christianity -- Medieval rationalism or mystic philosophy? the Strauss-Voegelin debate -- Gnosticism and modernity -- The spirit of Voegelin's late work -- Truth and the experience of epoch in history "Explores the role of Christianity, including John Wesley and the Great Awakening revival, in the formation of the American Republic; also considers Eric Voegelin's contributions to the philosophy of religious experience. Argues that modern republicanism grounds human dignity in spiritual individualism, thereby generating democratic agency for self-government under divine Providence"--Provided by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index |
| ISBN: | 0826216749 |