Philosopher strives for religious insights; Charles Taylor wins Templeton prize for spiritual approach to cultural conflict.(Religion)

Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) | March 17, 2007 | Copyright

Byline: MANYA A. BRACHEAR - Chicago Tribune

For nearly a half-century, Charles Taylor has sought to change the conversation about cultural conflict, saying it cannot be solved by economic or political analysis alone. Such clashes, he argues, often spring from hungers of the human spirit.

This week, the 75-year-old Northwestern University law and philosophy professor was richly rewarded for his intellectual endeavors with a monetary award that exceeds the amount given to Nobel Prize winners.

Taylor is the recipient of $1.5 million from the John ...

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