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Understanding Our Being - Introduction to Speculative Philosophy in the Perennial Tradition (Paperback)
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Understanding Our Being - Introduction to Speculative Philosophy in the Perennial Tradition (Paperback)
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In ""The Encyclical Fides Et Ratio"", Pope John Paul II called upon
teachers of philosophy ""to recover, in the flow of an enduringly
valid philosophical tradition, the range of authentic wisdom and
truth."" ""Understanding Our Being"" responds to this call with a
much-needed introduction to speculative philosophy.Written as an
undergraduate textbook, ""Understanding Our Being"" treats central
topics about our knowledge of being, the being of the natural
world, and, via the latter, being as such. It then treats the
special character and implications of our human, personal being -
in particular, our intellect, free choice, and reason-conditioned
sociality. Finally, it considers God as Source and End of being and
it discusses the ""problem of evil"" and the nature of religious
faith.In addition to presenting essential elements of the
""perennial"" philosophy, as developed in the tradition of Thomas
Aquinas (especially as interpreted by Jacques Maritain and others),
this book discusses contemporary challenges to the critical realist
approach. These include scientism, historicism, and nihilism, as
well as religious fideism. The author also encourages students to
think for themselves, and he offers them resources to do so, via
questions for reflection at the end of each part, a comprehensive
bibliography, and a glossary of key philosophical terms.
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Imprint: |
The Catholic University of America Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2008 |
First published: |
May 2008 |
Authors: |
John W. Carlson
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Dimensions: |
216 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
328 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8132-1518-1 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
0-8132-1518-8 |
Barcode: |
9780813215181 |
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