The Modern Papacy by Dr. Samuel Gregg (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Modern Papacy by Dr. Samuel Gregg Part of "Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers Series", this book demonstrates how the popes - specifically John Paul II and Benedict XVI - have articulated a critique of the post-Enlightenment world, one that acknowledges the real progress made in modernity while simultaneously highlighting its political and philosophical shortcomings. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since the dawn of the Enlightenment, modernity and the Papacy have experienced a difficult though never severed relationship. The Modern Papacy goes beyond the caricatures to demonstrate how the popes - specifically John Paul II and Benedict XVI - have articulated a sophisticated critique of the post-Enlightenment world, one that acknowledges the real progress made in modernity while simultaneously highlighting its political and philosophical shortcomings. Far from falling on deaf ears, the nature of their engagement with the modern world has sparked criticism and praise from Catholics and non-Catholics alike - sometimes in surprising ways. Whether the subject is faith and reason, religion and the modern sciences, the roots and future of Europe, or the origin and ends of human freedom, John Paul II and Benedict XVI pose questions that simply cannot be ignored, regardless of whether one likes their answers. Author Biography Samuel Gregg is Director of Research at the Acton Institute. He is the author of several books, including Morality, Law, and Public Policy (2000), Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded (2001), On Ordered Liberty (2003), The Commercial Society (2007), as well as monographs such as Ethics and Economics: The Quarrel and the Dialogue (1999), A Theory of Corruption (2004), and Banking, Justice, and the Common Good (2005). Table of Contents Series IntroductionSeries Editors PrefaceAuthors PrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1. Encountering ModernityIn Enlightenments WakeFrom Intransigence to Critical EngagementFrom Engagement to CrisisA Philosopher from KrakówA Theologian of Land BayernA New Papacy, A Distinct AgendaChapter 2. Against the Dissolution of ManRestoring Wisdom to Reason, and Faith in ReasonA Crisis of Truth and FreedomReturning Europe to EuropeSeeking ResponsesChapter 3. Inside the Modern AreopagusRestorationists, Accomodationists, and LiberationistsModernity Critics, New Natural Lawyers, and Catholic WhigsSecular Rejection, Secular EngagementA New TerrainChapter 4. Paradoxes of EnlightenmentEnlightenment, Progress, and Ideologies of EvilBenedict at RegensburgA Wider AgendaTwenty-First Century ChallengesBibliographyIndex Review The volumes in this timely series comprise the most comprehensive body of material on conservative and libertarian thought yet published in a single project devoted to the subject. The series will prove an indispensable tool not only for those concerned with the history of political thought but also for those who confront the challenging task of constructing a viable contemporary conservative identity. Professor Meadowcroft had a difficult editorial task, to which he has responded with a judicious choice of thinkers and topics. -- Noel OSullivan, Professor of Political Philosophy, the University of Hull, UKGreggs work is a useful introduction to the thought of Wojtyla and Ratzinger and thus essential reading for anyone engaged in serious study of the present-day papacy. * The Journal of Ecclesiastical History * Promotional The Modern Papacy offers one of the most important and influential strands of conservative, and perhaps libertarian, political thought. This volume focuses on the social and political thought of the previous and current Popes, John Paul II (1920 - 2005) and Benedict XVI (1927-). It focuses on the development of Catholic thinking in the context of the emergence of modern capitalism, mass democracy and Communism in the 20th century. Review Text "This is one of the most useful books in this area and I have routinely recommended it for all fellows and residents in our university and hospital." ( Doodys , 24 August 2012) Review Quote The volumes in this timely series comprise the most comprehensive body of material on conservative and libertarian thought yet published in a single project devoted to the subject. The series will prove an indispensable tool not only for those concerned with the history of political thought but also for those who confront the challenging task of constructing a viable contemporary conservative identity. Professor Meadowcroft had a difficult editorial task, to which he has responded with a judicious choice of thinkers and topics. Noel OSullivan, Professor of Political Philosophy, the University of Hull, UK. & Promotional "Headline" The Modern Papacy offers one of the most important and influential strands of conservative, and perhaps libertarian, political thought. This volume focuses on the social and political thought of the previous and Details ISBN0826430112 Short Title MODERN PAPACY Series Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers Language English ISBN-10 0826430112 ISBN-13 9780826430113 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Number 05 UK Release Date 2009-07-15 NZ Release Date 2009-07-15 Translated from English Author Dr. Samuel Gregg Pages 176 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2009-07-15 DEWEY 282.0922 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2009-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:18460694;

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