An introduction to philosophy by jacques maritain alibris. The language is readable and the ideas are presented in a clear and intelligible fashion. Buy an introduction to philosophy by jacques maritain online at alibris. Who is a philosopher, in the original sense of the world. Jacques maritain has 2 books on goodreads with 5382 ratings. The book is an overview of aristotelian and neothomistic philosophy and goes deeper into its intricacies than any. A protestant who became a roman catholic through association with leon bloy, he devoted himself to the study of thomism and its.
Many of the chapters are brief and the conclusions neatly presented, but then it in only an introduction after all. The title introduction to philosophy is not only banal but misleading and, above all, does not do justice to the formidable work that maritain does in this book. Readings from the works of jacques maritain and other thomists. Aristotle et al readings jacques maritain center university of. Jacques maritain the french roman catholic philosopher jacques maritain 18821973 was the leading figure in the 20thcentury renascence of thomism. You will be responsible for the assigned readings in the syllabus and the supplementary information found on this website here. Online shopping for introduction to philosophy from a great selection at books store. Bentham, jeremy an introduction to the principles of morals and legislation.
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Jacques maritains most popular book is an introduction to philosophy. An author of more than 60 books, he helped to revive thomas aquinas for modern times, and was influential in the development and drafting of the universal declaration of human rights. Brett gaul, associate professor of philosophy, southwest minnesota state university, usa cunnings introductory textbook invites students to be active engaged learners achieved by a rich self. Free 7day instant etextbook access to your textbook while you wait. The jacques maritain center at the university of notre dame fosters the study of the works of philosopher jacques maritain and his wife raissa, and of other philosophers of the thomistic revival. Introduction to philosophy, christian classics, inc. This book is based on a bbc tv series which was presented as a discussion between the author and one of. Since then, this book has stood the test of time as a clear guide to what philosophy. An introduction to philosophy by george stuart fullerton vi 6. Moreover, he coauthored with her prayer and intelligence. An introduction to philosophy by maritain, jacques. A brief text book of logic and mental philosophy by charles coppens. Jacques maritain 18821973, french philosopher and political thinker, was. The law of twofold contrasting progress the ambivalence of history the law of the.
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Jacques maritain 18821973 was a neothomist philosopher who taught in france and the united states and was french ambassador to the vatican from. Inspired by the thomistic revival called for by leo xiii, maritain relies heavily on aristotle and st. Robert jacques teaches political theory and its practices in the dept. Pecorino is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 3. Educated in the french tradition, he went to france in 1949, studied at the elite ecole normale superieure ens, and taught philosophy at the. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. View test prep introduction to philosophy study guide from phil 101 at straighterline. Table of contents foreword preliminary note chapter i.
Had these admonitions been impressed upon me at a time when i was in especial need of guidance, i. Educational implications of philosophical foundations of. Derrida, jacques structure, sign, and play in the discourse of the human sciences. Jacques maritains an introduction to philosophy was. Reviews everyday examples is an introductory text that lives up to its name. Books suitable for the classroom are listed in the philosophy section of our books for course. Jacques maritain 18821973 was a neothomist philosopher who taught in france and the united states and was french ambassador to the. Derrida, jacques 19302004 routledge encyclopedia of. Jacques maritain was a french catholic philosopher. Jacques maritain stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. What are the best introductory and mustread books on.
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