Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-216) and index.

The problem of religion: the emperor's flesh-colored leotard -- The problem of politics: why caring makes you political -- The problem of self-deception: taming the pesky elephant -- The problem of interpretation, part I: why you shouldn't read the Bible before voting -- The problem of interpretation, part II: why you should submit to earthly authority (wink, wink) -- The problem of paradigms, part I: persecute me, please! -- The problem of paradigms, part II: outcasts and sellouts -- The problem of justice: let the buyer beware -- The problem of virtue: how to become good -- The problem of practice: can it make perfect? -- The problem of formation: becoming who you are -- The problem of differentiation: evil and cultural engagement -- The model for the moment.