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- catalog abstract "The end of the Cold War has brought about more than the triumph of some political ideologies and the disappearance of others. In fact, the collapse of communism has created a vacuum quickly being filled by various alternative visions, ranging from ethnic nationalism to individualistic liberalism. But political ideologies are not merely a matter of governmental efficacy. Rather, political ideologies are intrinsically and inescapably religious -- each carries certain assumptions about the nature of reality, individuals and society, as well as a particular vision for the common good. These fundamental beliefs transcend the political sphere, and the astute Christian observer should thus discern the subtle ways in which ideologies are rooted in idolatrous worldviews. In this comprehensive study, political scientist David Koyzis surveys the key political ideologies of our era, including liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democracy and socialism. Each philosophy is given careful analysis and fair critique, unpacking the worldview issues inherent to each and pointing out essential strengths and weaknesses. Koyzis concludes by proposing alternative models that flow out of Christianity's historic engagement with the public square, retrieving approaches that hold promise for the complex political realities of the twenty-first century. Writing with broad, international perspective and keen analytical insight, Koyzis offers a sound guide for Christians working in the public square, culture watchers, political pundits and all students of modern political thought.".
- catalog alternative "Political visions and illusions".
- catalog contributor b12901505.
- catalog created "c2003.".
- catalog date "2003".
- catalog date "c2003.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2003.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [268]-277) and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction: ideology, religion, and idolatry -- Liberalism : the sovereignty of the individual -- Conservatism : history as source of norms -- Nationalism : the nations deified -- Democracy : vox populi vox dei -- Socialism : common ownership as salvific -- Transcending the ideologies : affirming societal pluriformity -- Toward a nonideological alternative : two historic Christian approaches -- The state and its task : doing justice in God's world -- Epilogue : toward the future.".
- catalog description "The end of the Cold War has brought about more than the triumph of some political ideologies and the disappearance of others. In fact, the collapse of communism has created a vacuum quickly being filled by various alternative visions, ranging from ethnic nationalism to individualistic liberalism. But political ideologies are not merely a matter of governmental efficacy. Rather, political ideologies are intrinsically and inescapably religious -- each carries certain assumptions about the nature of reality, individuals and society, as well as a particular vision for the common good. These fundamental beliefs transcend the political sphere, and the astute Christian observer should thus discern the subtle ways in which ideologies are rooted in idolatrous worldviews. In this comprehensive study, political scientist David Koyzis surveys the key political ideologies of our era, including liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democracy and socialism. Each philosophy is given careful analysis and fair critique, unpacking the worldview issues inherent to each and pointing out essential strengths and weaknesses. Koyzis concludes by proposing alternative models that flow out of Christianity's historic engagement with the public square, retrieving approaches that hold promise for the complex political realities of the twenty-first century. Writing with broad, international perspective and keen analytical insight, Koyzis offers a sound guide for Christians working in the public square, culture watchers, political pundits and all students of modern political thought.".
- catalog extent "281 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0830827269 (pbk. : alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2003".
- catalog issued "c2003.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press,".
- catalog subject "261.7 21".
- catalog subject "BR115.P7 K655 2003".
- catalog subject "Christianity and politics.".
- catalog subject "Ideology Religious aspects Christianity.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: ideology, religion, and idolatry -- Liberalism : the sovereignty of the individual -- Conservatism : history as source of norms -- Nationalism : the nations deified -- Democracy : vox populi vox dei -- Socialism : common ownership as salvific -- Transcending the ideologies : affirming societal pluriformity -- Toward a nonideological alternative : two historic Christian approaches -- The state and its task : doing justice in God's world -- Epilogue : toward the future.".
- catalog title "Political visions and illusions : a survey and Christian critique of contemporary ideologies / David T. Koyzis.".
- catalog title "Political visions and illusions".
- catalog type "text".