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The Stillborn God by Mark Lilla
A brilliant account of religion's role in the political thinking of the West, from the Enlightenment to the close of World War II.The wish to bring political life under God's authority is nothing new, and it's clear that today religious passions are again driving world politics, confounding expectations of a secular future. In this major book, Mark Lilla reveals the sources of this age-old quest-and its surprising role in shaping Western thought. Making us look deeper into our beliefs about religion, politics, and the fate of civilizations, Lilla reminds us of the modern West's unique trajectory and how to remain on it. Illuminating and challenging, The Stillborn God is a watershed in the history of ideas.Mark Lilla is a Columbia University Professor of Humanities and Religion. He was previously a professor at the University of Chicago's Committee on Social Thought. He is the author of The Reckless Mind: Intellectuals in Politics and G.B. He is a prominent intellectual historian and frequent writer to the New York Review of Books. Vico: Anti-Modernism in the Making. He currently resides in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781400079131 |
| ISBN 10 | 1400079136 |
| Title | The Stillborn God |
| Author | Mark Lilla |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) |
| Year published | 2008-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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