Persons and Liberal Democracy

The Ethical and Political Thought of Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II

Autor*innen

• Edward Barrett

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• 158 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Philosophie

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The book explores the Catholic Church's evolving support for liberal democracy, focusing on the ethical and political philosophies of Karol Wojtyla, known as John Paul II. It provides a systematic examination of his philosophical and theological ethics, linking them to his political ideas and presenting a defense of a non-statist welfare liberalism. By engaging with both Christian and secular political theories, it delves into the nature and legitimacy of liberalism, highlighting the significant shift in the Church's political stance.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Hardcover