ISBN: 9780231526401

Denis Lacorne identifies two competing narratives defining the American identity. The first narrative, derived from the philosophy of the Enlightenment, is essentially secular. Associated… Plus…

Denis Lacorne identifies two competing narratives defining the American identity. The first narrative, derived from the philosophy of the Enlightenment, is essentially secular. Associated with the Founding Fathers and reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, this line of reasoning is predicated on separating religion from politics to preserve political freedom from an overpowering church. Prominent thinkers such as Voltaire, Thomas Paine, and Jean-Nicolas Démeunier, who viewed the American project as a radical attempt to create a new regime free from religion and the weight of ancient history, embraced this American effort to establish a genuine wall of separation between church and state. The second narrative is based on the premise that religion is a fundamental part of the American identity and emphasizes the importance of the original settlement of America by New England Puritans. This alternative vision was elaborated by Whig politicians and Romantic historians in the first half of the nineteenth century. It is still shared by modern political scientists such as Samuel Huntington. These thinkers insist America possesses a core, stable Creed mixing Protestant and republican values. Lacorne outlines the role of religion in the making of these narratives and examines, against this backdrop, how key historians, philosophers, novelists, and intellectuals situate religion in American politics. Digital Content>E-books>Religion,Inspiration>Religion>Comparative REL, Columbia University Press Digital >16<

2011, ISBN: 9780231526401

A Political History, eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Denis Lacorne identifies two competing narratives defining the American identity. The first narrative, derived from the philosophy of t… Plus…

A Political History, eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Denis Lacorne identifies two competing narratives defining the American identity. The first narrative, derived from the philosophy of the Enlightenment, is essentially secular. Associated with the Founding Fathers and reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, this line of reasoning is predicated on separating religion from politics to preserve political freedom from an overpowering church. Prominent thinkers such as Voltaire, Thomas Paine, and Jean-Nicolas Demeunier, who viewed the American project as a radical attempt to create a new regime free from religion and the weight of ancient history, embraced this American effort to establish a genuine &quote;wall of separation&quote; between church and state. The second narrative is based on the premise that religion is a fundamental part of the American identity and emphasizes the importance of the original settlement of America by New England Puritans. This alternative vision was elaborated by Whig politicians and Romantic historians in the first half of the nineteenth century. It is still shared by modern political scientists such as Samuel Huntington. These thinkers insist America possesses a core, stable &quote;Creed&quote; mixing Protestant and republican values. Lacorne outlines the role of religion in the making of these narratives and examines, against this backdrop, how key historians, philosophers, novelists, and intellectuals situate religion in American politics. [PU: Columbia University Press], Columbia University Press, 2011<

ISBN: 9780231526401

Denis Lacorne identifies two competing narratives defining the American identity. The first narrative, derived from the philosophy of the Enlightenment, is essentially secular. Associated… Plus…

Denis Lacorne identifies two competing narratives defining the American identity. The first narrative, derived from the philosophy of the Enlightenment, is essentially secular. Associated with the Founding Fathers and reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, this line of reasoning is predicated on separating religion from politics to preserve political freedom from an overpowering church. Prominent thinkers such as Voltaire, Thomas Paine, and Jean-Nicolas Dmeunier, who viewed the American project as a radical attempt to create a new regime free from religion and the weight of ancient history, embraced this American effort to establish a genuine wall of separation between church and state.The second narrative is based on the premise that religion is a fundamental part of the American identity and emphasizes the importance of the original settlement of America by New England Puritans. This alternative vision was elaborated by Whig politicians and Romantic historians in the first half of the nineteenth century. It is still shared by modern political scientists such as Samuel Huntington. These thinkers insist America possesses a core, stable Creed mixing Protestant and republican values. Lacorne outlines the role of religion in the making of these narratives and examines, against this backdrop, how key historians, philosophers, novelists, and intellectuals situate religion in American politics.; PDF; History & Transport > Humamities > Regional & national history > History of the Americas, Dorling Kindersley Ltd<

2011, ISBN: 9780231526401

Foreword: Judt, Tony, Translator: Holoch, George, Columbia University Press, Kindle Edition, 264 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-08-02T00:00:00.000Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Verkau… Plus…

Foreword: Judt, Tony, Translator: Holoch, George, Columbia University Press, Kindle Edition, 264 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-08-02T00:00:00.000Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Verkaufsrang: 2547938, United States, Americas, History, Subjects, Books, Christianity, Religious, World, Religion, Politics & State, General, Church & State, Religious Studies, Religion & Spirituality, National, Politics & Government, Politics & Social Sciences, Kindle eBooks, Categories, Kindle Store, Federal Government, Religious Studies & Reference, Specialty Stores, Kindle eBooks Test, eBooks Specialty Stores, English Language Store, Word Wise Enabled, v3 Testing Node2, Kindle Lifelong Learning: Biographies, Business & History, Format: Kindle eBook, Columbia University Press, 2011<

2011, ISBN: 9780231526401

Vorwort: Judt, Tony, Übersetzer: Holoch, George, Columbia University Press, Kindle Ausgabe, 264 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-08-02T00:00:00.000Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Religio… Plus…

Vorwort: Judt, Tony, Übersetzer: Holoch, George, Columbia University Press, Kindle Ausgabe, 264 Seiten, Publiziert: 2011-08-02T00:00:00.000Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Religionsgeschichte, Religionswissenschaft, Geisteswissenschaften, Fachbücher, Kategorien, Bücher, Staatsführung, Politikwissenschaft, Sozialwissenschaft, USA, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Religion & Gesellschaft, Religion & Glaube, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Fremdsprachige eBooks, Kindle eBooks, Kindle-Shop, Politik & Sozialwissenschaften, Englische eBooks, Nach Sprache, Religion & Esoterik, Regierung, Sachbücher, Format: Kindle eBook, Columbia University Press, 2011<