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- catalog abstract "Arguing that Americans make political choices in terms of a general notion of right and wrong, yet lack a sound, objective foundation for such values, evangelical scholar Stephen Mott formulates a Christian political theory that supplies such norms. Drawing on theological and biblical sources, Mott thoroughly develops the biblical and theological foundations for politics and political evaluation. Mott proposes that political philosophies should be evaluated in light of Christian theological and ethical values--specifically the understanding of power, human nature, the nature of group life, justice and love, government, and time. He then applies this critical framework in an evaluation of political ideologies, including traditional conservatism, liberalism, democracy, laissez-faire conservatism, Marxist socialism, and democratic socialism. He gives special attention to their classical exponents and ideas. Asserting that political visions ultimately depend on cultural values that themselves require vigorous religious faith in a particular society, Mott's study offers a valuable introduction to Christian political thought as well as an illuminating look at the connection between politics and religion.".
- catalog contributor b3806335.
- catalog created "1993.".
- catalog date "1993".
- catalog date "1993.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1993.".
- catalog description "Arguing that Americans make political choices in terms of a general notion of right and wrong, yet lack a sound, objective foundation for such values, evangelical scholar Stephen Mott formulates a Christian political theory that supplies such norms. Drawing on theological and biblical sources, Mott thoroughly develops the biblical and theological foundations for politics and political evaluation. Mott proposes that political philosophies should be evaluated in light of Christian theological and ethical values--specifically the understanding of power, human nature, the nature of group life, justice and love, government, and time. He then applies this critical framework in an evaluation of political ideologies, including traditional conservatism, liberalism, democracy, laissez-faire conservatism, Marxist socialism, and democratic socialism. He gives special attention to their classical exponents and ideas. Asserting that political visions ultimately depend on cultural values that themselves require vigorous religious faith in a particular society, Mott's study offers a valuable introduction to Christian political thought as well as an illuminating look at the connection between politics and religion.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-326) and index.".
- catalog description "The goodness and corruption of power -- Doing human nature justice -- Groups in society : danger and deliverance -- The seek and to distrust government -- The challenge of Biblical justice -- Love is not all you need -- The politics of time -- The grace of the common life : traditional conservatism -- Flourish in freedom : liberalism -- A space in the public place : democracy -- Prosperity through unfettered competition : laissez-faire conservatism -- Unfolding the possibilities of humanness : Marxist socialism -- Participatory ideals encountering human nature : socialism -- Epilogue : are we better prepared?".
- catalog extent "338 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Christian perspective on political thought.".
- catalog identifier "0195071212 (acid-free paper) :".
- catalog identifier "0195081382 (pbk.) :".
- catalog isFormatOf "Christian perspective on political thought.".
- catalog issued "1993".
- catalog issued "1993.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog relation "Christian perspective on political thought.".
- catalog subject "261.7 20".
- catalog subject "BR115.P7 M58 1993".
- catalog subject "Christianity and politics.".
- catalog subject "Political science.".
- catalog tableOfContents "The goodness and corruption of power -- Doing human nature justice -- Groups in society : danger and deliverance -- The seek and to distrust government -- The challenge of Biblical justice -- Love is not all you need -- The politics of time -- The grace of the common life : traditional conservatism -- Flourish in freedom : liberalism -- A space in the public place : democracy -- Prosperity through unfettered competition : laissez-faire conservatism -- Unfolding the possibilities of humanness : Marxist socialism -- Participatory ideals encountering human nature : socialism -- Epilogue : are we better prepared?".
- catalog title "A Christian perspective on political thought / Stephen Charles Mott.".
- catalog type "text".