THE CLASH OF ORTHODOXIES

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"The Clash of Orthodoxies is superbly argued, wholeheartedly, confidently, and even joyfully dedicated to exploring the intricacies of the issues in its purview and dealing fully with the opposing views. Robert P. George has done a great service in demonstrating that traditional morality still has an authoritative role to play in modern life, and in showing how a person of faith can enter the public square fearlessly, unashamedly, intelligently, and, above all, reasonably."
—National Review

"Robert P. George's The Clash of Orthodoxies: Law Religion, and Morality in Crisis is an excellent, scholarly presentation of the natural-law way of getting at hot issues such as abortion."
—World

"[George] takes up many of the controversial questions of today and argues 'that the Christian moral view is rationally defensible.' Without denying the importance of faith and God's word, he seeks to offer 'a philosophical defense of Christian morality and to put forward a challenge to the secular worldview.'"
— Theology Digest

"Although it is not easy to argue with a culture so deeply entrenched, yet one in which so much has gone wrong…George…is up to the job."
— National Catholic Register

"[A]ll the essays are aimed at a nontechnical audience, and in them the reader gets to watch a fascinating mind at work: brilliant, of course, and learned, but, above all, tenacious. Robert George is the bulldog of American intellectuals—grasping hold of a topic and refusing to let it go until he's gotten to the bone."
—The Weekly Standard

"Robert P. George…is one of the most incisive legal and moral thinkers working today..."
—First Things

"…a deftly argued collection of essays…vastly enriches our understanding of the cultural and moral struggle that currently convulses our country."
—Times of Trenton (NJ)

"The Clash of Orthodoxies is a useful articulation of the positions that go under the broad rubric of the "right" in American political discourse. The writing is lively, the sources are authoritative and critics are allowed to speak with their own voices."
—Research News & Opportunities in Science and Theology

"These are important essays on fundamental topics by one of our most penetrating public philosophers. Must reading for young and old, liberals and conservatives, citizens and thinkers."
—William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard

"In The Clash of Orthodoxies, Robert George demonstrates that the great conflicts of our day reflect not mere partisan disagreement, but a fundamental conflict in worldviews. But more than simply highlighting the source and the stakes of the opposition, George makes the case for the Christian intellectual tradition as only one of the nation's most significant philosophical minds can. Robert George is an inspiration and a treasure, and The Clash of Orthodoxies is the most important book on cultural engagement since The Naked Public Square."
—Charles Colson, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Prison Fellowship Ministries

"In The Clash of Orthodoxies, Robert George takes secular dogmatisms to task for their intolerance of dissent and their abandonment of reason. His spirited and rational defense of traditional Judeo-Christian principles shows why he has become one of America's leading public intellectuals."
— Mary Ann Glendon, Learned Hand Professor of Law, Harvard University

"Far from being irrational, outmoded, or arbitrary, moral behavior is inherently reasonable. This closely reasoned, accessible, and illuminating book will appeal to both academic and general readers. Above all, Robert George's lucid arguments will engage readers in a startling and rewarding understanding of the profound rationality of moral action and natural law-a fresh vision of the intimate and integral union of faith and reason."
— Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, author, Feminism Is Not the Story of My Life

What is it that makes Robert P. George a national treasure? Incisive reason, reflective conviction, clarity of expression, deep learning, and an engaging style are part of the answer. The best answer, however, is intellectual honesty and courage. All of these virtues are on magnificent display in The Clash of Orthodoxies.
— Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, Editor-in-Chief, First Things

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