Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America / Ellis Sandoz.
| Author/creator | Sandoz, Ellis |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri, |
| Description | xv, 230 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy |
| 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. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2006013487 |
| ISBN | 0826216749 (hard cover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780826216748 ( hard cover : alk. paper) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |