2. The Principles of Secularism

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. INTRODUCTION 1
4. Part One. SECULARISM
5. 1. Moral Pluralism, Neutrality, and Secularism 9
6. 2. The Principles of Secularism 19
7. 3. Regimes of Secularism 27
8. 4. Public Sphere and Private Sphere 36
9. 5. Religious Symbols and Rituals in the Public Space 41
10. 6. Liberal- Pluralist Secularism: The Case of Quebec 53
11. Part Two. FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE
12. Freedom of conscience 62
13. 7. The Legal Obligation for Reasonable Accommodation 65
14. 8. Are Religious Beliefs “Expensive Tastes”? 69
15. 9. The Subjective Conception of Freedom of Religion and the Individualization of Belief 81
16. 10. Does the Legal Obligation for Accommodation Favor Religion? 85
17. 11. The Reasonable Limits to Freedom of Conscience 100
18. Conclusion 105
19. Notes 111
20. Acknowledgments 135
21. Index 137