Political affections : civic participation and moral theology / Joshua Hordern.
By: Hordern, Joshua [author.]
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TextSeries: Oxford studies in theological ethics: Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013Edition: First editionDescription: x, 312 pages ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780199646814 (hbk.); 0199646813 (hbk.)Subject(s): Political participation -- Moral and ethical aspects | Theology | Emotions (Philosophy) | Christian ethics | Political science -- PhilosophyLOC classification: BJ1251 | .H6 2013Bibliography, Etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 298-305) and index.| Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 298-305) and index.
A theological treatment of the role of affections such as joy, compassion, and shame in contemporary politics. Hordern discusses what affections are and how they play a role in parts of political life such as representation and law. He shows that affections have an intelligent role to play in fostering loyalty, trust and public moral reasoning.
Politics and emotions -- Affections -- Affections and political institutions -- Affections and locality -- Renewing political affections.