In The Church and the World the philosopher and commentator John
Haldane explores a range of issues concerning the condition of
Roman Catholicism, its leadership and teachings, and examines the
ways in which these connect with, complement, or challenge trends
within Western Society. Over the course of some twenty five essays
he discusses matters as diverse as the Papacy of John Paul II, the
role of philosophy in articulating Catholic teaching, evolutionary
theory, Christian humanism, medical and sexual ethics, religious
architecture and Catholic schooling. The chapters display the
analytical mind of the philosopher, the sensibility of the art
critic, and the fluency and descriptive power of the journalist and
broadcaster. In the preface he writes: While it would not be
accurate to describe my religious outlook as conservative or
traditionalist, nor as liberal or progressive, for these are crude
oppositions generally lazily applied, it would be generally
appropriate to describe it as 'orthodox'. This outlook informs the
essays even when they are not explicitly concerned with doctrine,
as they very rarely are. The Church and the World is wide-ranging,
informative, humane and certain to prompt readers to carry on
thinking about and discussing the issues. John Haldane is a
Professor of Philosophy, whose fame has spread far beyond the walls
of the University of St Andrews. In this collection of essays, a
great cross-section of subjects is introduced in a very stimulating
way, encouraging us all to think ever more deeply about those
things that really matter. Cardinal Keith O'Brien In presenting an
enjoyably readable analysis of any question - from the theory of
evolution to the possibility of a religious architecture - John
Haldane unearths the rationale beneath surface appearances, which
Greek thinkers called the logos, the very root and reason of
things. Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph John Haldane is
Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Philosophy
and Public Affairs in the University of St Andrews. His many
publications include An Atheism and Theism (with J.J. Smart), An
Intelligent Persons Guide to Religion, Faithful Reason, and Seeking
Meaning and Making Sense. He has held the Royden Davis Chair in
Humanities at Georgetown University, and in 2006 was appointed by
Pope Benedict XVI a Consultor to the Pontifical Council for
Culture.
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