| Religion Morality & the Law: Nomos XXX Contributor(s): Pennock, Ronald (Author), Chapman, John W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814766064 ISBN-13: 9780814766064 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 1988 Annotation: In this thirtieth annual volume in the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy's NOMOS series, entitledReligion, 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - Law | Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice - Religion | Ethics |
| Dewey: 344.09 |
| LCCN: 87028150 |
| Series: Nomos - American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (1.11 lbs) 299 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pennock, Ronald: - J. Roland holds a B.A. from Swarthmore College and an M.A. and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has taught for many years at Swarthmore College, where he is Richter Professor of Political Science Emeritus. He is the author of Liberal Democracy: Its Merits and Prospects and other books and articles especially in the field of political theory.Chapman, John W.: - John W. Chapman is retired from the University of Pittsburgh where he taught political science. |
