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Do religious arguments have a public role in the post9/11 world? Can we hold democracy together despite fractures over moral issues? Are there moral limits on the struggle against terror? Asking how the citizens of modern democracy can reason with one another, this book carves out a controversial position between those who view religious voices as an anathema to democracy and those who believe democratic society is a moral wasteland because such voices are not heard.Drawing inspiration from Whitman, Dewey, and Ellison, Jeffrey Stout sketches the proper role of religious discourse in a democracy. He discusses the fate of virtue, the legacy of racism, the moral issues implicated in the war on terrorism, and the objectivity of ethical norms. Against those who see no place for religious reasoning in the democratic arena, Stout champions a space for religious voices. But against increasingly vocal antiliberal thinkers, he argues that modern democracy can provide a moral vision and has made possible such moral achievements as civil rights precisely because it allows a multitude of claims to be heard.Stout's distinctive pragmatism reconfigures the disputed area where religious thought, political theory, and philosophy meet. Charting a path beyond the current impasse between secular liberalism and the new traditionalism, Democracy and Tradition asks whether we have the moral strength to continue as a democratic people as it invigorates us to retrieve our democratic virtues from very real threats to their practice.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Democracy and Tradition'? A: 'Democracy and Tradition' explores the role of religious discourse in modern democracy, questioning how moral issues and religious voices impact democratic practices.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Democracy and Tradition'? A: The author of 'Democracy and Tradition' is Jeffrey Stout, a philosopher known for his work on democracy and ethics.
- Q: How many pages does 'Democracy and Tradition' have? A: 'Democracy and Tradition' has a total of 348 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Democracy and Tradition'? A: 'Democracy and Tradition' was published on July 5, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Democracy and Tradition' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Democracy and Tradition' in? A: 'Democracy and Tradition' is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Is 'Democracy and Tradition' suitable for academic study? A: 'Democracy and Tradition' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to political theory, philosophy, and religious discourse.
- Q: What are some key issues discussed in the book? A: The book discusses key issues such as the fate of virtue, racism, moral limits in the war on terror, and the objectivity of ethical norms.
- Q: What is the book's stance on religious voices in democracy? A: 'Democracy and Tradition' argues for the inclusion of religious voices in democratic discourse, challenging both secular liberalism and traditionalism.
- Q: Is there a revised edition of 'Democracy and Tradition'? A: Yes, 'Democracy and Tradition' is available in a revised edition.