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A Short History of Secularism
Graeme Smith
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Description for A Short History of Secularism
Hardback. Secularism was born of Christianity. This book argues that it is impossible to understand the idea of the secular without appreciating that, at root, it is Christian. It reshapes discussions of western culture, religion and politics. It is suitable for students of religion, political philosophy, and the history of ideas. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; HPS; HRQA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 417.
What does it mean to call Western society 'secular'? What is 'secularism'? And how should we understand the concept of 'secularism' in international relations, particularly the clash between radical Islam and the West? The Latin term from which the word 'secular' is derived - 'saeculum' - means 'generation' or 'age', and came to mean that which belongs to this life, to the here and now, in this world. It is widely used as a shorthand for the ideology which shapes contemporary society without reference to the divine.However, according to Graeme Smith, 'secularism' represents a great deal more. He offers a ... Read more
What does it mean to call Western society 'secular'? What is 'secularism'? And how should we understand the concept of 'secularism' in international relations, particularly the clash between radical Islam and the West? The Latin term from which the word 'secular' is derived - 'saeculum' - means 'generation' or 'age', and came to mean that which belongs to this life, to the here and now, in this world. It is widely used as a shorthand for the ideology which shapes contemporary society without reference to the divine.However, according to Graeme Smith, 'secularism' represents a great deal more. He offers a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845115760
SKU
V9781845115760
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About Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith is Dean of Non-Residential Training at St Michael's College, Llandaff and associate lecturer at the University of Cardiff. He is executive editor of the international journal Political Theology, and has published widely in the field of religion and politics.
Reviews for A Short History of Secularism
"'Graeme Smith's book is an interesting, clearly written, and original reappraisal of received opinion on secularity and secularization in the modern West.' - Jeffrey L Stout, Professor of Religion, Princeton University"