Intersubjective Existence A Critical Reflection on the Theory and the Practice of Selfhood

"The author provides an original reflection on the notion of selfhood as intersubjective, taking the form of phenomenological reflections on the building blocks of the perennial philosophy, recasting Aristotelian-Thomistic metaphysics from the perspective of a phenomenology"--

About the author

Oliva Blanchette is professor emeritus of philosophy at Boston College.

Summary

Attempts to develop a wisdom about human life that takes the form of a theory of selfhood and to reflect on what is called for in the ethical practice of human existence. The ethical implications of this theory of selfhood are explored, looking at conscience, prudential reasoning, justice, friendship, the law, temperance, courage, and religion.

Product details

• Authors: Oliva Blanchette
• Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 30.11.2022
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day
• EAN: 9780813234670
• ISBN: 978-0-8132-3467-0
• Pages: 288
• Dimensions (packing): 25.5 x 17.9 x 2.2 cm
• Weight (packing): 542 g
• Subjects: PHILOSOPHY / Religious; Philosophy; PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Humanism