Christianity, Truth, and Weakening Faith : : A Dialogue / / Gianni Vattimo, René Girard; ed. by Pierpaolo Antonello.
The debate over the place of religion in secular, democratic societies dominates philosophical and intellectual discourse. These arguments often polarize around simplistic reductions, making efforts at reconciliation impossible. Yet more rational stances do exist, positions that broker a peace betwe...
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