Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America / Ellis Sandoz.
| Author/creator | Sandoz, Ellis |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri, ©2006. |
| Description | xv, 230 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy. ^A489433 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006013487 |
| ISBN | 0826216749 (hard cover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780826216748 |