Political Philosophy And Revelation: A Catholic Reading Project Muse Upcc Books

A collection of Fr. James Schall's recent essays, Political Philosophy and Revelation offers a learned, erudite, and coherent statement on the relationship between reason and revelation in the modern world. It addresses political philosophy in the context of an awareness of other humane and practical sciences, including history, literature, economics, theology, ethics and metaphysics. Today, revelation and reason are often thought to be in opposition to each other. This book looks at arguments and evidence for a more consistent reading of our experience and thought, one that would include the revelational contributions and the philosophy and politics it inspires. This is done in accord with "the Catholic understanding of freedom and reason." To see these connections, Schall looks to the readings of Plato to illustrate how revelation addresses itself to reason. Political Philosophy and Revelation will prove to be an indispensable guide to the thinking and writing of Fr. Schall in the second decade of the twenty first century. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK "These essays are a cause for celebration. For over fifty years, James Schall has been exploring the nature of political things in relation to the problem of reason and revelation. Whether he is reflecting on the fate of Socrates, diagnosing the ills of modernity, or simply wondering about the location of the best city, he never wavers in his pursuit of of the truth of what is . His work remains essential reading for all those who seek a liberal education. Besides, what's not to like about a book that includes Plato, Charlie Brown, Tolkein, Solzhenitsyn, and Benedict XVI?" -William P. Haggerty, associate professor of philosophy, Gannon University and former editor of the Maritain Newsletter "No one has thought more seriously about the relationship between the three "architectonic" sciences that are philosophy, political philosophy, and theology than Father James V. Schall. In crisp and learned essays he shows that philosophy and political philosophy are more themselves - more in touch with the nature of reality - because of the need to think about revelation. . . To read Schall is also to confront his engagement with St. Thomas, Plato, Aristotle, Chesterton, Leo Strauss, C.S. Lewis, and sundry other authors who become our interlocutors, too. This volume is an intellectual feast and a welcome antidote to the ideological subversion of reality." -Daniel J. Mahoney, Augustine Chair in Distinguished Scholarship, Assumption College "With this collection of essays, we are given the distillation of a lifetime's pondering on what it is to be a political animal that is somehow incomplete, a being that needs revelation to be truly happy. . . Schall, like the authors he admires, makes us take delight in truth. It is a gift of this teacher to show his readers that we should still be 'surprised by joy.' Schall lets us see that it is good to be a creature, especially if one is the rational creature that has the gift that is capax omnium ." -Dr. Susan Orr Traffas, Benedictine College "This book is a collection of Schall's recent essays. . . It should be of interest to all learned Catholics, political theorists of almost any stripe, and anyone curious about the place of religion in the modern world." -Richard Avramenko, associate professor of political science , University of Wisconsin-Madison Contents Introduction Part I. The Principle of All Reality 1. Books That Are “Great”—Books That Are “True” 2. On Rereading the Apology of Socrates 3. The Purpose of Creation Part II. On Something or Other Really Existing 4. On the Things That Depend on Philosophy 5. On the Conquest of Human Nature: Ancients, Moderns—Medievals, Futures 6. Why Political Philosophy Is Not a Natural Science Part III. Sufficient Understanding to See the Truth 7. The Rational Animal 8. Liberal Education—“Missing Many Allusions”: On Why Not to Study the Bible and the Classics 9. On Praise and Celebration Part IV. On Finding a Natural Explanation for Mysteries 10. Thomism and Atheism 11. The Definitive Kingdom 12. A Roman Catholic Reading of Plato’s Gorgias Part V. At the Calling of All Nations 13. Ratzinger on the Modern Mind 14. From Cambridge to Regensburg: On Intellectual Courage 15. “Intellectual Charity” Part VI. Much That Is Fair 16. “Plato’s Charm”: On the “Audience” of Political Philosophy 17. On That by Which Human Things Are Measured 18. On the “Right” to Be Born Part VII. On Following the Pull of the Divine Nous 19. On Political Philosophy and the Understanding of Things: Reflections on Fifty Years of Writing 20. Revelation and Political Philosophy: On Locating the Best City 21. “A Plan of Surpassing Beauty” Conclusion: What Is “Roman Catholic Political Philosophy?” Bibliography Index Books That Are Great, Books That Are True -- On Rereading The Apology Of Socrates -- The Purpose Of Creation -- On The Things That Depend On Philosophy -- On The Conquest Of Human Nature : Ancients, Moderns : Medievals, Futures -- Why Political Philosophy Is Not A Natural Science -- The Rational Animal -- Liberal Education : Missing Many Allusions : On Why Not To Study The Bible And The Classics -- On Praise And Celebration -- Thomism And Atheism -- The Definitive Kingdom -- A Roman Catholic Reading Of Plato's Gorgias -- Ratzinger On The Modern Mind -- From Cambridge To Regensburg : On Intellectual Courage -- Intellectual Charity -- Plato's Charm : On The Audience Of Political Philosophy -- On That By Which Human Things Are Measured -- On The Right To Be Born -- On Political Philosophy And The Understanding Of Things : Reflections On Fifty Years Of Writing -- Revelation And Political Philosophy : On Locating The Best City -- A Plan Of Surpassing Beauty -- Conclusion: What Is Roman Catholic Political Philosophy? James V. Schall. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.