Morality, Politics, and Law

"What is the proper relation of moral and religious beliefs to politics and law, especially in a society that, like the United States, is morally and religiously pluralistic?" In "Morality, Politics, and Law", Michael Perry answers this fundamental question, critiques the vision of constitutional adjudication, and defends a more liberal philosophy of constitutional interpretation. In the process, he investigates related issues, including the definition of "morality," and the soundness of the concept of "moral relativism." "Morality, Politics, and Law" confronts the question of whether a common moral foundation exists that is capable of providing consistent guidelines for handling the political, policy, religious, and constitutional disputes that often divide our society. In the course of exploring these and other controversial questions, Perry examines problems of coercive legislation, conscientious disobedience, and constitutional adjudication. -- From publisher's description.