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Understanding Our Being: Introduction to Speculative Philosophy in the Perennial Tradition
John W. Carlson
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Description for Understanding Our Being: Introduction to Speculative Philosophy in the Perennial Tradition
Paperback. Treats central topics about our knowledge of being, the being of the natural world, and, via the latter, being as such. This book considers the special character and implications of our human, personal being - in particular, our intellect, free choice, and reason-conditioned sociality. It also treats God as Source and End. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 513.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813215181
SKU
V9780813215181
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About John W. Carlson
John W. Carlson is professor and chair of the department of philosophy at Creighton University.
Reviews for Understanding Our Being: Introduction to Speculative Philosophy in the Perennial Tradition
Carlson offers what is hard, if not impossible, to find among contemporary writings in Catholic philosophy: the attempt to reconcile faith and reason and show the importance of faith and theology for the completion of philosophy. This is an ideal book for colleges and universities wishing to promote a return to the Catholic intellectual tradition. - Raymond Dennehy, University of ... Read more