Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America / Ellis Sandoz.

Author/creator Sandoz, Ellis
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia, Mo. : University of Missouri, ©2006.
Descriptionxv, 230 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesEric 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index.
LCCN 2006013487
ISBN0826216749 (hard cover : alk. paper)
ISBN9780826216748