European Ideas on Tolerance

This volume has its goal the presentation of the question of tolerance as it relates specifically to individuals and their points of view. Today this concept seems quite general and idealistic, however, it possesses a very real dimention. It rests on the experience of the individual and his values. The social dimension is grounded in ethics, which has its foundation in openess and dialog. Tolerance is at present considered a subject far removed from manifestations of religion, but it would seem that this concept should give way to another understanding which takes into consideration those first contributions to tolerance coming from the religious experience. (from Introduction)