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Social & Political Thought Of Benedict X
Thomas R. Rourke
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Description for Social & Political Thought Of Benedict X
Hardback. Covering the entire trajectory of his religious life, this book identifies and analyzes the foundations of political and social order in the philosophy of Pope Benedict XVI. Thomas R. Rourke explains Benedict's belief in the value of the Christian tradition's contribution to a contemporary politics of reason. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 399.
Covering the entire trajectory of his religious life, this meticulously researched book identifies the roots of political and social order in Pope Benedict XVI's philosophy and analyzes his views on the role of Christian faith in politics. Although not generally characterized as a political philosopher, the Benedict's writings shed significant and unique light on the world of politics today. In an age when modern politics has lost sight of its proper relationship within the larger scheme of human affairs and existence, Thomas R. Rourke shows that, as both Pope and the former Cardinal Ratzinger, Benedict has made a conscious effort ... Read more
Covering the entire trajectory of his religious life, this meticulously researched book identifies the roots of political and social order in Pope Benedict XVI's philosophy and analyzes his views on the role of Christian faith in politics. Although not generally characterized as a political philosopher, the Benedict's writings shed significant and unique light on the world of politics today. In an age when modern politics has lost sight of its proper relationship within the larger scheme of human affairs and existence, Thomas R. Rourke shows that, as both Pope and the former Cardinal Ratzinger, Benedict has made a conscious effort ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
Number of Pages
158
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739142806
SKU
V9780739142806
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About Thomas R. Rourke
Thomas R. Rourke is chair of the political science and philosophy department at Clarion University.
Reviews for Social & Political Thought Of Benedict X
A valuable study in political theory and religion, this book should be read by those interested in Catholic social and political thought.
Reading Benedict Xvi Blog, December 2009
This is a superb exposition of Pope Benedict’s social thought in all its richness, beginning with the Christian anthropology on which it is founded and ending with a vision of ... Read more
Reading Benedict Xvi Blog, December 2009
This is a superb exposition of Pope Benedict’s social thought in all its richness, beginning with the Christian anthropology on which it is founded and ending with a vision of ... Read more