We Hold These Truths (Paperback)

~ John Courtney Murray (Author)

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Product Description

The 1960 publication of We Hold These Truths marked a significant event in the history of modern American thought. Since that time, Sheed & Ward has kept the book in print and has published several studies of John Courtney Murray's life and work. We are proud to present a new edition of this classic text, which features a comprehensive introduction by Peter Lawler that places Murray in the context of Catholic and American history and thought while revealing his relevance today. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward; 2nd edition (May 28, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934134502
• ISBN-13: 978-0934134507
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #620,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Politics for Today, March 29, 2008

By	S. Spears - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: We Hold These Truths: Catholic Reflections on the American Proposition (Sheed & Ward Classic) (Paperback)

Eureka! What a find! A dual triumph against nihilism and naivete!

Taking the time to examine the essentials of politics and public consensus, John Courtney Murray transcends the religious bigotry and secular insanities of our day, to show the inherent madness of some of our more liberal politicians, and the corresponding stupidity of some of our more conservative ones.

A remarkably balanced book (if the reader forgives the author for his occasional Latin phraseology), the fact that it was written in defense against the leering Communist threat does not detract from its relevance today. Examining the beginnings, historical context, nature, and pragmatic validity of the American Experiment as interpreted in the 20th Century, he applies the Founding Fathers' and Western civilization's traditional values to redefine progress today.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Intro, classic book, January 1, 2006

By	Blank Czech "willbearit" (Northwest Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: We Hold These Truths: Catholic Reflections on the American Proposition (Sheed & Ward Classic) (Paperback)

Peter Lawler's fascinating and comprehensive to Murray's thought in the context of the American Catholic natural law tradition makes this new edition of WHTT more than worth the money. Someone might quibble with the placement of Lawler's intro, and perhaps the publisher should restore the integrity of Murray's text in the next printing.