Terror, religion, and liberal thought / Richard B. Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Richard Brian, 1953-

Series:

Columbia series on religion and politics.

The Columbia series on religion and politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Violence--Religious aspects.

Violence.

Terrorism--Religious aspects.

Terrorism.

Political violence.

Liberalism.

Human rights.

War--Religious aspects.

War.

Toleration--Religious aspects.

Toleration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Religious violence may trigger feelings of repulsion and indignation, especially in a society that encourages toleration and respect, but rejection contradicts the principles of inclusion that define a democracy and its core moral values. How can we think ethically about religious violence and terrorism, especially in the wake of such atrocities as 9/11?Known for his skillful interrogation of ethical issues as they pertain to religion, politics, and culture, Richard B. Miller returns to the basic tenets of liberalism to divine an ethical response to religious extremism. He questions how we should think about the claims and aspirations of political religions, especially when they conflict so deeply with liberal norms and practices, and he suggests how liberal critics can speak confidently in ways that respect cultural and religious difference.Miller explores other concerns within these investigations as well, such as the protection of human rights and a liberal democratic commitment to multicultural politics. In relating religion and ethics, he develops a new lens for viewing political religions and their moral responsibilities. This probing inquiry also forces us to rethink our response to 9/11.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Terror, Religion, and Liberal Thought

1 The Problem of Religious Violence

2 9/11 and Varieties of Social Criticism

3 Rights to Life and Security

4 Toleration, Equality, and the Burdens of Judgment

5 Respect and Recognition

6 Religion, Dialogue, and Human Rights

7 Liberal Social Criticism and the Ethics of Belief

APPENDIX 1 THE RIGHT TO WAR AND SELF-DEFENSE

APPENDIX 2 IS ATTACKING THE TALIBAN AND AL QAEDA JUSTIFIED?

NOTES

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612784521

9781282784529

1282784528

9780231521864

0231521863

OCLC:

826476123