An Enquiry Into the Principles of Toleration (Classic Reprint): The Degree, in Which They Are Admitted by Our Laws; And the Reasonableness of the Late ... Their Religious Liberties (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Inhaltsangabe
Rethinking freedom of conscience in early modern Britain
This edition presents a thoughtful examination of how toleration was defined and applied by law, and what it meant for dissenters seeking greater religious liberty. It traces the limits of official tolerance and questions whether civil peace should rest on narrow or broad interpretations of belief.
The author argues that the spirit of religious liberty depends on more than mere legal form. It challenges readers to consider how fundamental beliefs, political duties, and personal conscience intersect in a plural society. The discussion remains relevant for readers interested in the history of church and state, liberty, and the rights of minorities within a nation.
- Analysis of the toleration act and its practical reach in the late 17th and early 18th centuries
- Critiques of what counts as “fundamental” in religion and how that shapes civil rights
- Exploration of how conformity, dissent, and public policy interact in a constitutional framework
- Questions about the balance between religious liberty and political order
Ideal for readers of legal history, political philosophy, and religious studies who want a clear, historically grounded perspective on toleration and its challenges.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Weitere beliebte Ausgaben desselben Titels
Suchergebnisse für An Enquiry Into the Principles of Toleration (Classic...
Foto des Verkäufers
An Enquiry Into the Principles of Toleration: The Degree (Classic Reprint)
Print-on-DemandAnbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 4 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the principles of religious liberty, the degree to which they are established in our laws, and the reasonableness of recent applications made by dissenters to parliament for an enlargement of their religious freedoms. The author, who is not identified, traces the history of religious liberty in England and argues that the principles of true liberty require that all citizens be allowed to worship according to their consciences. The book considers the objections that have been raised against religious liberty and argues that they are outweighed by the benefits of a tolerant and inclusive society. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religious liberty, the principles of toleration, and the challenges facing religious freedom today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330976210_0
Neu kaufen
EUR 17,25
Versand gratis
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
An Enquiry Into the Principles of Toleration The Degree, in Which They Are Admitted by Our Laws And the Reasonableness of the Late Application Made Their Religious Liberties Classic Reprint
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330976210
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
An Enquiry Into the Principles of Toleration The Degree, in Which They Are Admitted by Our Laws And the Reasonableness of the Late Application Made Their Religious Liberties Classic Reprint
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 4 von 5 Sternen
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330976210
Neu kaufen
EUR 23,40
EUR 4,81 Versand
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
An Enquiry Into the Principles of Toleration : The Degree, in Which They Are Admitted by Our Laws; And the Reasonableness of the Late Application Made by the Dissenters to Parliament for an Enlargement of Their Religious Liberties (Classic Reprint
Anbieter: Buchpark, Trebbin, Deutschland
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25872861/2
Gebraucht kaufen
EUR 10,79
EUR 105,00 Versand
Versand von Deutschland nach USA
Versand von Deutschland nach USA
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar