Oberdiek has written a highly intelligible, well researched, and closely argued book. His wide-ranging, sophisticated discussion of the philosophical history of tolerance provides a liberal argument for tolerance with a notable depth of scholarship. CHOICE Offers a welcomingly clear, tightly written, cerebrally entertaining analysis of a notion Western liberals typically favor, but rarely probe. Philadelphia Inquirer A stimulating read. Ethics Oberdiek's account is a welcome addition to the growing literature on toleration, and his discussion of substantive or comprehensive liberalism is fresh and insightful. Metaphilosophy We learn much from this book's thorough survey, detailed history, and thoughtful discussion of an important and timely topic. The Philosophical Review The concept of tolerance is central to a range of pressing issues in value theory and cultural studies. When setting out his distinctive and original liberal treatment of it, Oberdiek articulates philosophical challenges with which anyone in the human studies will need to grapple. Any subsequent study of the concept of tolerance will have to come to terms with Oberdiek's careful and insightful analysis. This is required reading for both professionals and students. -- Michael Krausz, Bryn Mawr College
