Public Ethics for a Pluralistic Society: Contrasting Visions of America's Religious and Moral Foundations

"In recent years a number of thinkers have argued for a religiously grounded public ethic which legitimizes American republican institutions and gives meaning to the common life of American political society. The problem is that lack of theoretical clarity has impeded this recent discussion, particularly as it relates to questions surrounding the meaning, value, and significance of pluralism in American society." "Dr. Ronald P. Hesselgrave attempts to distinguish and compare some major patterns of response to the concern of America's moral and religious foundations. Hesselgrave's study directs the discussion from the orientation of traditional Jewish and Christian appeals and a more generalized religious and moral framework which is somehow expressive of the national experience. After analyzing these theoretical arguments, the author identifies available options, noting similarities and differences between them with a critical evaluation of alternative perspectives. The study concludes with a brief proposal for a public theology based upon the results of this comparative survey."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved