As If God Existed: Religion and Liberty in the History of Italy
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
As If God Existed: Religion and Liberty in the History of Italy
By (Author) Maurizio Viroli
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
19th November 2012
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Political structure and processes
Religion and politics
322.10945
Physical Properties
Hardback
376
Width 152mm, Height 235mm
652g
Description
Religion and liberty are often thought to be mutual enemies. This title argues that political emancipation and the defense of political liberty have always required the self-sacrifice of people with religious sentiments and a religious devotion to liberty. It shows that when this has been corrupted or suffocated, Italians have lost their liberty.
Reviews
"In this thought-provoking book, Viroli contends that religion and liberty are not incompatible."--Choice "[T]he book is a very welcome addition to ongoing debates and will remind readers of a strand of Italian history deserving of attention."--Ted H. Miller, Perspectives on Politics
Author Bio
Maurizio Viroli is professor of politics at Princeton University and professor of political communication at the University of Italian Switzerland in Lugano. His many books include "Niccolo's Smile: A Biography of Machiavelli", "Machiavelli's God" (Princeton), and "The Liberty of Servants: Berlusconi's Italy" (Princeton).
