From Library Journal
McInerny, who is both a mystery writer and a professional philosopher at Notre Dame, defends natural law as a basis for philosophical ethics. Long associated with the Roman Catholic tradition, natural law is here seen as a legitimate philosophical position that can be justified without recourse to Christian theology. Originally presented as the Michael J. McGivney lectures at the John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family Life, these lectures are directed to a predominantly Catholic audience. Though Christian ethics are a concern to many readers, McInerny is working from within the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition, arguing that, while distinct from theology, moral philosophy is best done in the context of faith. Recommended for philosophy and religion collections in academic libraries.
- Augustine Curley, Newark Abbey, N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Augustine Curley, Newark Abbey, N.J.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From the Publisher
Examines the positions of Gilson and Maritain on the question of the nature of "Christian philosophy" and the possibility of an adequate moral philosophy independent of religious belief.
