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Religion Morality & the Law: Nomos XXX

by Ronald Pennock, John Chapman, J. Pennock
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Overview

In this thirtieth annual volume in the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy's NOMOS series, entitled Religion, Morality and the Law , twelve distinguished contributers consider a diverse selection of topics. Included are essays on "Natural Law and Creation Stories," "Divine Sanction and Legal Authority," and "Liberalism, Neutralism, and Rights." These works ask whether morality itself can survive without the support of religion.

Political scientists, philosophers, and legal scholars will find this collection extremely valuable. Each author is a leading force within their specialized fields.

Synopsis

In this thirtieth annual volume in the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy's NOMOS series, entitled Religion, Morality and the Law , twelve distinguished contributers consider a diverse selection of topics. Included are essays on "Natural Law and Creation Stories," "Divine Sanction and Legal Authority," and "Liberalism, Neutralism, and Rights." These works ask whether morality itself can survive without the support of religion. Political scientists, philosophers, and legal scholars will find this collection extremely valuable. Each author is a leading force within their specialized fields.


About the Author, Ronald Pennock

J. Roland Pennock is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Swarthmore College.
John W. Chapman is Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh.

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Book Details

Published
June 1, 1988
Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
300
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780814766064

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