The Search for Certainty in the Early Modern Era
by
Susan Schreiner
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2010
The topic of certitude is much debated today. On one side, commentators such as Charles Krauthammer urge us to achieve "moral clarity." On the other, those like George Will contend that the greatest present threat to civilization is an excess of certitude. To address this uncomfortable debate, Susan...