In Faithful Reason, the noted Catholic philosopher John Haldane explores various aspects of intellectual and practical life from a perspective inspired by Catholic thought and informed by his distinctive philosophical approach: 'Analytical Thomism'. Haldane's discussions of ethics, politics, education, art, social philosophy and other themes explain why Catholic thought is still relevant in today's world, and show how the legacy of Thomas Aquinas can benefit modern philosophy in its efforts to answer fundamental questions about humanity and its place within nature. Drawing on a Catholic philosophical tradition that is committed to concepts of the world's intrinsic intelligibility and the objectivity of truth, Faithful Reason's bold and insightful perspectives provide rich matter for debate, and food for further thought.
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"...not merely readable, but elegant. The essays in this book are learned, clear and suggestive. The result is a book that is a pleasure to read." - Paul Weithman, University of Notre Dame
"John Haldane's respected and respectful voice has much to contribute to contemporary philosophizing.. Throughout he displays his commitment to a historically informed Thomism engaged on a variety of contemporary philosophical problems." -- Joseph W. Koterski, Fordham University, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly
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John Haldane is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs at the University of St Andrews. His books include An Intelligent Person's Guide to Religion (2003), Atheism and Theism, second edition with J.J.C Smart (2003) and Modern Writings on Thomism (2003).
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John Haldane is a good writer. His book is a treat as he puts into perpective what is solid philosophy in this secular world of philosophies running wild. He is definetly a Thomist. I suspect most of us will have to read his book slowly.
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The essays that compose this book are interrelated both as regards the themes they explore and in respect of the broad intellectual approach they represent. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Veritatis Splendor, Roman Catholic, Oxford University Press, John Paul, New York, Middle Ages, Thomas Aquinas, Catholic Church, Summa Theologiae, Three Rival Versions, Whose Justice, Cambridge University Press, Notre Dame, Which Rationality, After Virtue, Virgin Mary, Clarendon Press, John Haldane, Elizabeth Anscombe, Alasdair Maclntyre, Fergus Kerr, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Catholic Truth Society, Church of Rome New!
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The essays that compose this book are interrelated both as regards the themes they explore and in respect of the broad intellectual approach they represent. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Veritatis Splendor, Roman Catholic, Oxford University Press, John Paul, New York, Middle Ages, Thomas Aquinas, Catholic Church, Summa Theologiae, Three Rival Versions, Whose Justice, Cambridge University Press, Notre Dame, Which Rationality, After Virtue, Virgin Mary, Clarendon Press, John Haldane, Elizabeth Anscombe, Alasdair Maclntyre, Fergus Kerr, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Catholic Truth Society, Church of Rome New!
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- Summa Theologiae by St.Thomas Aquinas on 12 pages
- Veritatis Splendor by Pope John Paul on 9 pages
- Three Rival Versions of Moral Enquiry: Encyclopaedia, Genealogy, and Tradition by Alasdair MacIntyre on 7 pages
- After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory by Alasdair Macintyre on 5 pages
- Atheism and Theism (Great Debates in Philosophy) by J. J. C. Smart on 4 pages
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- Virtue Ethics and Moral Education (Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education) by David Carr in Front Matter
- Hilary Putnam: Pragmatism and Realism (Routledge Studies in Twentieth Century Philosophy) by James Conant in Front Matter
- Philosophy and Its Public Role (St. Andrews Studies in Philosophy & Public Affairs) by William Aitken in Front Matter
- The Many And The One: Religious and Secular Perspectives on Ethical Pluralism in the Modern World by Richard Madsen in Back Matter
- Rethinking the Ontological Argument: A Neoclassical Theistic Response by Daniel A. Dombrowski in Back Matter
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