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Rawlsova teória verejného rozumu v kontexte súčasných diskusií
Rawls’s Conception of Public Reason in Context of Contemporary Discussions

Author(s): Martin Csontos
Subject(s): Political Philosophy, Contemporary Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, History and theory of political science
Published by: Teologická fakulta Trnavskej univerzity
Keywords: political philosophy; John Rawls; liberalism; democratic pluralism; public reason; religion;

Summary/Abstract: One of typical features of modern liberal democracies is philosophical, ethical and religious pluralism. This wide range of various doctrines and values is on one side very positive fact, on the other side it can cause problems and serious conflicts as well. This article deals with the proposals of American philosopher John Rawls concerning the questions of democratic pluralism, namely with his concept of public reason. It focuses in particular on the relations between public reason and religion, especially on the questions about the meaning and role of religious arguments in political discussion and decision making in the way they are reflected in contemporary philosophical debate.

  • Issue Year: 1/2010
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 21-33
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Slovak