The abuse of evil
The abuse of evil: the corruption of politics and religion since 9/11 Richard J. Bernstein,
Publisher: Cambridge ; Polity, 2005.
ISBN: 074563494X
DDC: 170
Edition: (pbk.)
Summary:
"Since 9/11 politicians, preachers, conservatives, and the media are
all speaking about evil. In the past the discourses about evil in our
religious, philosophic, and literary traditions has provoked
thinking, questioning and inquiry. But today the appeal to evil is
being used as a political tool to obscure complex issues, block
serious thinking, and stifle public discussion and debate." "In The
Abuse of Evil Bernstein challenges the claim that without an appeal
to absolutes, we lack the grounds for acting decisively in fighting
against our enemies. The post 9/11 abuse of evil corrupts both
democratic politics and religion. The stakes are high in this clash
of mentalities in shaping how we think and act in the world today -
and in the future."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1.The clash of mentalities: the craving for absolutes versus
pragmatic fallibilism -- 2.The anticipations and legacy of pragmatic
fallibilism -- 3.Moral certainty and passionate commitment -- 4.Evil
and the corruption of democratic politics -- 5.Evil and the
corruption of religion -- Epilogue: what is to be done?
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