Jacques Maritain - The Philosopher in Society

Informationen zum Autor James V. Schall is professor of government at Georgetown University. He is the author of numerous books, including At the Limits of Political Philosophy: From "Brilliant Errors" to Things of Uncommon Importance, Does Catholicism Still Exist?, and Reason, Revelation, and the Foundations of Political Philosophy. Klappentext In this book, distinguished theologian and political scientist James V. Schall explores Maritain's political philosophy, demonstrating that Maritain understood society, state, and government in the tradition of Aristotle and Aquinas, of natural law and human rights and duties. Schall pays particular attention to the ways in which evil appears in political forms, and how this evil can be dealt with morally. Zusammenfassung The engaging and inquiring mind of French philosopher Jacques Maritain reflected on varied subjects arising from his diverse studies. In this book! James Schall explores Maritain's political philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: James V Schall, James V. Schall, Schall James V.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.05.1998
• EAN: 9780847686834
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-8683-4
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: 20th Century Political Thinkers; 20th Century Political Thinker; 20th Century Political Thinkers; 20th Century Political Thinker
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, Political science & theory, Western philosophy from c 1800, Political science and theory, Western Philosophy, From C 1900 -