ISBN: 9781509561223 - democracy needs religion (8 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What role does religion play in modern societies Is it merely an anachronism that hinders our economic growth Is it a kind of superstition that people should be left to enjoy in private but should refrain from discussing in public It is no secret that the Christian churches in Western societies have massive problems - quite apart from the recent scandals. Shrinking congregations are just one sign of their diminishing relevance. But what would happen to democracy if the resonance of religion were to fade entirely Leading sociologist Hartmut Rosa addresses this fundamental question in a way that makes us think afresh about religion and the role it plays in our contemporary democratic societies. He argues that religion fosters a culture of dialogue, listening and reflection that allows us to form connections with others and experience the world as meaningful. This, in turn, helps citizens cultivate a democratic sensibility that can serve as an anchor in unstable times. With his characteristic clarity and insight, Rosa analyses our contemporary societies and dares to ponder what would happen if the centuries-old reservoir of wisdom embedded in religion were to be lost in an ultra-modern age.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New. Hartmut Rosa has become a primary diagnostician of the contemporary predicament. In this short and provocative essay, he shows how religion, broadly understood, can help renew the efficacy of society on which democracy depends. Craig Calhoun, Arizona State.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Democracy Needs Religion | Hartmut Rosa | Buch | 84 S. | Englisch | 2024 | Polity Press | EAN 9781509561223 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, 69469 Weinheim, product-safety[at]wiley[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.