Contributions

  • Williams, Melissa S., 1960- - Contributor
  • Waldron, Jeremy. - Contributor

Publication

2008 - New York University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

111,750 words, Guess

Page Count

447 pages

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • DDC179/.9
  • LCCHM1271 .A54 2008
  • LCCHM1271.A54 2008
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  • LCCHM1271 .A54 2004

Description

"Toleration has a rich tradition in Western political philosophy. It is, after all, one of the defining topics of political philosophy - historically pivotal in the development of modern liberalism, prominent in the writings of such canonical figures as John Locke and John Stuart Mill, and central to our understanding of the idea of a society in which individuals have the right to live their own lives by their own values, left alone by the state so long as they respect the similar interests of others." "Toleration and Its Limits explores the philosophical nuances of the concept of toleration and its scope in contemporary liberal democratic societies. Editors Melissa S. Williams and Jeremy Waldron carefully compiled essays that address the tradition's key historical figures; its role in the development and evolution of Western political theory; its relation to morality, liberalism, and identity; and its limits and dangers."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryCongressesTolerationPolitical aspectsReligious toleranceToleration -- HistoryToleration -- Political aspects

Series Statement

  • Nomos -- 48

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