Things Old and New

Catholic Social Teaching Revisited

Häftad, Engelska, 1993

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The papers included in this work revisit the tradition of Catholic social teaching with a view to assessing historical developments in light of social teaching and to assessing the corpus of teaching in light of historical developments. The papers generally discuss the topics of social philosophy, the historical context of Rerum novarum, social sciences and ethics, political thought, and modern economics. Co-published with the Oxford Philosophy Trust.

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Utgivningsdatum1993-05-28
Mått157 x 228 x 24 mm
Vikt576 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor436
FörlagUniversity Press of America
ISBN9780819189028

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...ably demonstrate[s] several of the hallmarks of Catholic social thinking:continuing reflection on the impact of the Kingdom of God on human social existence, a compassionate ear to all who suffer injustice and a commitmewnt to engage and cooperate with other social bodies of thought, organizationa and governance to service of these needs. -- John J. Barrett, THE HEYTHROP JOURNAL The papers by Novak, Kelly, Frowen and Hebblethwaite were particularly illuminating. -- John J. Barrett, THE HEYTHROP JOURNAL Studies in Christian Ethics How might one assess this entire collection? Assuming that the reader already has some familiarity with Catholic social thought, these essays do not represent some revolutionary, totally new vision. Yet they are interesting and provocative, and well worth reading. -- Michael Ryan, Sacred Heart Church, THE CANADIAN CATHOLIC REVIEW How might one assess this entire collection? Assuming that the reader already has some familiarity with Catholic social thought, these essays do not represent some revolutionary, totally new vision. Yet they are interesting and provocative, and well worth reading. -- Michael Ryan, Sacred Heart Church, THE CANADIAN CATHOLIC REVIEW ...ably demonstrate[s] several of the hallmarks of Catholic social thinking:continuing reflection on the impact of the Kingdom of God on human social existence, a compassionate ear to all who suffer injustice and a commitmewnt to engage and cooperate with other social bodies of thought, organizationa and governance to service of these needs. -- John J. Barrett, THE HEYTHROP JOURNAL The papers by Novak, Kelly, Frowen and Hebblethwaite were particularly illuminating. -- John J. Barrett, THE HEYTHROP JOURNAL Studies in Christian Ethics