The mind that is Catholic: philosophical and political essays
Introduction: "A certain crime unobserved" -- On Catholic thinking -- The mind that is Catholic -- "Infinitized by the spirit" : Maritain and the intellectual vocation -- Chesterton, the real "heretic" : "the outstanding eccentricity of the peculiar sect called Rom...
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| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
Catholic University of America Press
2008
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| In: | Year: 2008 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Schall, James V., The Mind that is Catholic: Philosophical & Political Essays] (2009) (DILLON, MICHAEL R.)
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| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Christian philosophy
/ Catholicism
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| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Political Science Philosophy B Christianity and politics Catholic Church |
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Table of Contents |
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| Summary: | Introduction: "A certain crime unobserved" -- On Catholic thinking -- The mind that is Catholic -- "Infinitized by the spirit" : Maritain and the intellectual vocation -- Chesterton, the real "heretic" : "the outstanding eccentricity of the peculiar sect called Roman Catholics" -- "The very graciousness of being" -- Reckoning with Plato -- On the uniqueness of Socrates : political philosophy and the rediscovery of the human body -- On the death of Plato : some philosophical thoughts on the Thracian Maidens -- What is piety? -- The abiding implications of friendship -- Aristotle on friendship -- The totality of society : from justice to friendship -- The Trinity : God is not alone -- The medieval experience -- The point of medieval political philosophy -- "Possessed of both a reason and a revelation" -- Aquinas and the defense of ordinary things : on "what common men call common sense" -- Implications of Catholic thought -- The "realism" of St. Augustine's "political realism" : Augustine and Machiavelli -- "Mystifying indeed" : on being fully human -- Transcendence and political philosophy -- Mysticism, political philosophy, and play -- Things practical and impractical -- Sports and philosophy -- The real alternatives to just war -- Where does it lead? -- On choosing not to see -- The ultimate meaning of existence -- "The beginning of the real story" -- Conclusion: On being allowed to read Monte Cristo |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0813215412 |