Essays On Catholicism, Liberalism And Socialism: Considered In Their Fundamental Principles (1874)

By Juan Donoso Cortés

Book Overview

Essays on Catholicism, Liberalism and Socialism: Considered in Their Fundamental Principles is a book written by John Donoso Cortes in 1874. The book is a collection of essays that explores the fundamental principles of Catholicism, liberalism, and socialism. Cortes was a Spanish writer and political theorist who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his conservative views and his opposition to liberalism and socialism. In this book, he argues that Catholicism is the only true and complete system of thought, and that liberalism and socialism are flawed and dangerous ideologies. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on one of the three ideologies. In the first part, Cortes discusses the principles of Catholicism and how they differ from the principles of liberalism and socialism. He argues that Catholicism is based on the idea of natural law, which is a set of moral principles that are inherent in human nature. In the second part, Cortes examines liberalism and its principles. He argues that liberalism is based on the idea of individualism, which is a flawed and incomplete view of human nature. According to Cortes, liberalism leads to social and political instability, and it undermines the authority of religion and tradition. In the third part, Cortes discusses socialism and its principles. He argues that socialism is based on the idea of collectivism, which is also a flawed and incomplete view of human nature. According to Cortes, socialism leads to tyranny and the destruction of individual freedom. Overall, Essays on Catholicism, Liberalism and Socialism: Considered in Their Fundamental Principles is a thought-provoking and controversial book that challenges the prevailing political and social ideologies of its time. It is still relevant today, as many of the issues that Cortes discusses continue to be debated and contested.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167005902
• ISBN13: 9781167005909
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"