Description
Book SynopsisCovering the entire trajectory of his religious life, this book identifies and analyzes the foundations of political and social order in the philosophy of Pope Benedict XVI. Thomas R. Rourke explains Benedict's belief in the value of the Christian tradition's contribution to a contemporary politics of reason.
Trade ReviewThis is a superb exposition of Pope Benedict’s social thought in all its richness, beginning with the Christian anthropology on which it is founded and ending with a vision of culture. Conscious of rising secularism and the political apathy of the young, Rourke seeks to demonstrate the fine balance of reason and faith in the Pope’s thought, and succeeds admirably. Benedict is one of the most important intellectual leaders of our time, and he is well served by this introduction. -- Stratford Caldecott, editor,
Second Spring: A Journal of Faith of Culture
A valuable study in political theory and religion, this book should be read by those interested in Catholic social and political thought. * Reading Benedict Xvi Blog, December 2009 *
Rourke combs through the pre-papal writings of Joseph Ratzinger and some of his statements since his elevation to the papacy and presents him as a deep and important thinker about social and political questions. . . . This volume is a very accessible and largely comprehensive survey of Benedict's political ideas. * Review of Metaphysics, June 2010 *
Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Chapter 2 1. Introduction Chapter 3 2. Anthropological Foundations Chapter 4 3. Revelation, Reason, and Politics Chapter 5 4. Special Topics Chapter 6 5. Culture and Society Chapter 7 Conclusion
