Jacques Maritain: The Philosopher in Society

by James V. Schall

Book Overview

In this book, distinguished theologian and political scientist James V. Schall explores Maritain's political philosophy, demonstrating that Maritain understood society, state, and government in the tradition of Aristotle and Aquinas, of natural law and human rights and duties. Schall pays particular attention to the ways in which evil appears in political forms, and how this evil can be dealt with morally.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847686841
• ISBN13: 9780847686841
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"