Liberty of Conscience

In Defense of America's Tradition of Religious Equality

Martha Nussbaum

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Basic Books
05 January 2010

Politics & government; Religious freedom & freedom of worship

"The respect for religious difference has formed the bedrock of our nation and made equality possible. Yet today we are told that

moral values"",code for a government shaped by religious concerns,must be the keystone of our social compact. A rich and compelling chronicle of an essential idea,

Liberty of Conscience

tells the story of America's great tradition of religious freedom. Philosopher Martha Nussbaum's ambitious book is both a work of history and a pointed rejoinder to conservative efforts to break down barriers between church and state."

By: Martha Nussbaum
Imprint: Basic Books
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: First Trade Paper Edition
Dimensions: Height: 156mm, Width: 232mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9780465018536
ISBN 10: 046501853X
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 05 January 2010
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martha Nussbaum, one of the leading moral philosophers of our time, holds appointments in the Law School, Divinity School, and Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago and is a board member in the university's Human Rights Program. She is the author of twelve previous books on philosophy and ethics. Her book Cultivating Humanity won the Grawemeyer Award for Education. The recipient of twenty-two honorary degrees from universities around the world, she lives in Chicago, Illinois.