Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America

"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...

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Main Author: Sandoz, Ellis, 1931-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri, c2006.
Series:Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of 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.