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9780521181181

John Locke's Politics of Moral Consensus

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  • ISBN13:

    9780521181181

  • ISBN10:

    0521181186

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-10-25
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Summary

The aim of this book is twofold: to explain the reconciliation of religion and politics in the work of John Locke, and to explore the relevance of that reconciliation for politics in our own time. Confronted with deep social divisions over ultimate beliefs, Locke sought to unite society in a single liberal community. Reason could identify divine moral laws that would be acceptable to members of all cultural groups, thereby justifying the authority of government. Greg Forster demonstrates that Locke's theory is liberal and rational but also moral and religious, providing an alternative to the two extremes of religious fanaticism and moral relativism. This account of Locke's thought will appeal to specialists and advanced students across philosophy, political science and religious studies.

Author Biography

Greg Forster is currently Program Director for American History, Economics, and Religion at the Kern Family Foundation.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsp. ix
List of Abbreviationsp. xi
ôReason Teaches All Mankind, Who Will But Consult Itö: John Locke and Moral Consensusp. 1
ôSit Down in Quiet Ignoranceö: Locke's Epistemology of Limitsp. 40
ôThe Candle of the Lordö: Locke's Rational Faithp. 84
ôThe Only Foundation of Faithö: Reasonable Christianityp. 128
ôThe Only True Touchstone of Moral Rectitudeö: The Religious Foundations of Moralityp. 167
ô'Tis Reasonable to Think the Cause Is Naturalö: Locke's Religious Eudemonismp. 194
ôThe Servants of One Sovereign Masterö: Authority and Moral Consensusp. 218
ôThe Opinion of This or That Philosopher Was of No Authorityö: Locke and Usp. 259
Notesp. 273
Bibliographyp. 309
Indexp. 315
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