Zur Dis-/Kontinuität mittelalterlichen politischen Denkens in der neuzeitlichen politischen Theorie.

Koch, Bettina

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“…Most of the reasons for, as well as the conditions of, a separation between religion and the state, as outlined above, are shared by an-Na‘im and Marsilius of Padua. Indeed, Marsilius is a strong supporter of the separation of religious and political/state functions and offices and does not allow for any overlapping authorities, either in the secular sphere (one person holds more than one conflicting offices) or as an overlap between religious and political authorities (Koch 2005, 145, 225). Similarly, Marsilius draws a clear distinction between coercive (political/secular) power and moral (religious) authority.…”

Section: The Secular Realm and The Religion Spherementioning

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Religious Freedom and Majority Rule: Marsilius of Padua “on” Abdullahi Ahmed an-Na‘im and the “Secular” Islamic State

Koch

2013

Politics and Religion

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This article discusses Abdullahi Ahmed an-Na'im's Islam and the Secular State from the perspective of Marsilius of Padua's political theory. Both authors share similar concepts of the relationship between religion, state policy, and the state, and allow for the integration of religious doctrines into state law. Nonetheless, the Marsilian conception provides stronger protection of unbelievers' and religious dissenters' civic rights. In the broader discourse on political theory of rights, Marsilius argues in favors of individual rights and a protection of minority rights, while an-Na'im's theory of Shari'a reform suggests a preference for a people's self-determination.

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Religious Freedom and Majority Rule: Marsilius of Padua “on” Abdullahi Ahmed an-Na‘im and the “Secular” Islamic State

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2013

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The Emergence of Social Life and the Ontology of Consociatio in the Political Theory of Johannes Althusius

Ruokanen

2023

Historical-Analytical Studies on Nature, Mind and Action

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Alignment of the Individual and Common Good in the Political Theory of Johannes Althusius

Ruokanen

2024

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The chapter analyses the relationship between the individual and common good in the political theory of Johannes Althusius (1563–1638). Within a broadly Aristotelian and Calvinist framework, Althusius paints a picture of a reciprocal and harmonious society in which the individual and common good align through the division of labour and jurisdiction between different individuals and various types and levels of communities. Closer scrutiny reveals that the composition is delicately structured and requires the fulfilment of several conditions. Particularly important are the normative guidelines of social life that direct individuals to justice in relation to their fellow human beings and to piety in relation to God. Nevertheless, conflicts do arise even in Althusius’ schema for society, but in so doing, they also provide further insights into the alignment of the individual and common good. Analyzing conflict situations, we learn first that careful balancing is needed in the ruler–people relationship in order to prevent tyranny, on the one hand, and sedition on the other hand. Second, while reciprocal life is built on a division of labour, not all contributions are welcome since all activities need to be useful for others and morally acceptable. Finally, the alignment of the individual and common good also requires regulating the pursuit for material good in order to serve both the good of the soul as well as the body. Consequently, the alignment of the individual and common good is a possible result of successful politics, not a guaranteed state of affairs.

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Zur Dis-/Kontinuität mittelalterlichen politischen Denkens in der neuzeitlichen politischen Theorie.

Cited by 11 publications

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Religious Freedom and Majority Rule: Marsilius of Padua “on” Abdullahi Ahmed an-Na‘im and the “Secular” Islamic State

Religious Freedom and Majority Rule: Marsilius of Padua “on” Abdullahi Ahmed an-Na‘im and the “Secular” Islamic State

The Emergence of Social Life and the Ontology of Consociatio in the Political Theory of Johannes Althusius

Alignment of the Individual and Common Good in the Political Theory of Johannes Althusius

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