Veritatis Splendor: A Philosophical Critique

The article first outlines the argument of the papal encyclical letter and treats in particular its understanding of the relationship between critical thought and ecclesiastical authority. It proceeds to examine the letter's use of natural law theory and Thomas Aquinas, concluding that the lett...

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Main Author: Scarlett, Brian (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 1994
In: Pacifica
Year: 1994, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 207-216
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Summary:The article first outlines the argument of the papal encyclical letter and treats in particular its understanding of the relationship between critical thought and ecclesiastical authority. It proceeds to examine the letter's use of natural law theory and Thomas Aquinas, concluding that the letter rests on an uncertain philosophical base.
ISSN:1839-2598
Contains:Enthalten in: Pacifica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/1030570X9400700205