True Tolerance Liberalism and the Necessity of Judgment

Name: True Tolerance Liberalism and the Necessity of Judgment
ISBN: 9780765806666

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2000323 pagesTransaction Publishers

This book challenges the modern understanding of tolerance as ethical neutrality, arguing that this redefinition has led to a crisis in law, politics, and education. J. Budziszewski contends that genuine tolerance requires making judgments about objective goods and evils, rather than avoiding them. He meticulously dissects neutralist arguments, demonstrating that true neutrality is impossible and can leave society vulnerable to extremism. The author proposes a vision of tolerance rooted in an older liberal tradition, emphasizing its connection to virtues like humility, mercy, and respect.

Avg. reading time: 5h 20m
Prose complexity: 10/10

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J. Budziszewski

J. Budziszewski writes on ethics, politics, and philosophy. His books include True Tolerance and Liberalism and the Necessity of Judgment, which explore moral reasoning and political theory.

Jay Budziszewski

Jay Budziszewski writes on political philosophy and ethics. His book, True Tolerance Liberalism and the Necessity of Judgment, explores these complex subjects. He offers readers a clear look at important ideas.

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