Why Niebuhr Matters by Charles Lemert (English) Paperback Book

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A leading social theorist analyzes how and why Niebuhr's revival has taken place, ultimately arguing for his political and moral relevance today

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A leading social theorist analyzes how and why Niebuhr's revival has taken place, ultimately arguing for his political and moral relevance todayReinhold Niebuhr (1892–1971) was a Protestant preacher, an influential religious thinker, and an important moral guide in mid-twentieth-century America. But what does he have to say to us now? In what way does he inform the thinking of political leaders and commentators from Barack Obama and Madeleine Albright to David Brooks and Walter Russell Mead, all of whom acknowledge his influence? In this lively overview of Niebuhr's career, Charles Lemert analyzes why interest in Niebuhr is rising and how Niebuhr provides the answers we ache for in the face of seismic shifts in the global order.In the middle of the twentieth century, having outgrown a theological liberalism, Niebuhr challenged and rethought the nonsocialist Left in American politics. He developed a political realism that refused to sacrifice ideals to mere pragmatism, or politics to bitterness and greed. He examined the problem of morality in an immoral society and reimagined the balance between rights and freedom for the individual and social justice for the many. With brevity and deep insight, Lemert shows how Niebuhr's ideas illuminate our most difficult questions today.

Author Biography

Charles Lemert is University Professor and Andrus Professor of Social Theory Emeritus at Wesleyan University and Senior Fellow of the Center for Comparative Research at Yale University.

Review

"From beginning to end this book is a wonderful read—brisk, intelligent, and relevant, filled with delicious asides, personal reflections, and unexpected turns."—Alan Wolfe, Boston College -- Alan Wolfe"Reinhold Niebuhr, as a theologian and political thinker, has never been more urgently relevant than he is today. Charles Lemert has eloquently located Niebuhr's work in its original setting while highlighting its critical importance to the international moral dilemmas we currently face. This well-crafted book is for anyone interested in the interaction of religion, politics and morality."—Harvey Cox, Harvard University -- Harvey Cox"A gifted and creative expositor, Lemert provides careful analyses of Niebuhr's most important works, the develoment of his thinking in response to his own life history and concurrent world events, and his study of thinkers like Augustine and Max Weber. . . . Scholars and laypersons alike will find this volume valuable. Highly recommended."—Choice -- P. L. Urban, Jr. * Choice *

Review Quote

"Reinhold Niebuhr, as a theologian and political thinker, has never been more urgently relevant than he is today. Charles Lemert has eloquently located Niebuhr's work in its original setting while highlighting its critical importance to the international moral dilemmas we currently face. This well-crafted book is for anyone interested in the interaction of religion, politics and morality."-Harvey Cox, Harvard University

Description for Bookstore

Although Niebuhr died in 1971, political leaders including Barack Obama, Madeleine Albright, and John McCain acknowledge his influence on their thinking today. This concise book explains why Niebuhr remains important in our own uncertain times.

Details ISBN0300192541 Author Charles Lemert Short Title WHY NIEBUHR MATTERS Publisher Yale University Press Language English ISBN-10 0300192541 ISBN-13 9780300192544 Media Book Format Paperback Residence CT, US Birth 1937 Affiliation Wesleyan University Year 2013 Imprint Yale University Press Place of Publication New Haven Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-06-28 NZ Release Date 2013-06-28 US Release Date 2013-06-28 UK Release Date 2013-06-28 Pages 272 Series Why X Matters S. Publication Date 2013-06-28 DEWEY 191 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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