The Genius of Pope John Paul II

by Spinello, Richard A.

• ISBN13: 9781580512060
• ISBN10: 1580512062
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward

Summary

Renowned ethicist Richard Spinello offers the first comprehensive presentation of the moral vision of the late Pope John Paul II. The purpose of this book is two-fold--it not only persuasively presents the late pope's vital teachings, but also defends them against critics. Using John Paul II's own writing and speeches, Spinello examines the pope's essential teachings on issues such as reverence for life, concern for the poor and suffering, moral law, conscience, moral choice, intrinsically evil acts, goodness, and freedom. This important new work preserves and promotes the extraordinary legacy of John Paul II by focusing on his role as champion of universal human dignity and objective moral truths.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Abbreviations	p. xv
Faith, Reason, and Morals	p. 1
Competing Moral Visions	p. 29
The Nature of the Human Person	p. 57
Freedom, the Good, and the Moral Law	p. 89
The Moral Person	p. 123
Ethics for Modern Life	p. 147
Conclusions	p. 183
The Life and Writings of Pope John Paul II	p. 219
Bibliography	p. 225
Index	p. 231
About the Author	p. 237
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