The Crisis Of Modern Times: Perspectives From The Review Of Politics, 1939-1962 Review Of Politics Project Muse Upcc Books

Introduction: The Origins Of The Review Of Politics / A. James Mcadams -- Ch. 1. Integral Humanism And The Crisis Of Modern Times (1939) / Jacques Maritain -- Ch. 2. Problems Facing Catholic Rulers (1939) / Desmond Fitzgerald -- Ch. 3. The Deification Of The State (1939) / C.j. Friedrich -- Ch. 4. Passion And The Origin Of Hitlerism (1941) / Denis De Rougemont -- Ch. 5. The Immortality Of Man (1941) / Jacques Maritain -- Ch. 6. The End Of Machiavellianism (1942) / Jacques Maritain -- Ch. 7. Philosophical Values And The Future Of Civilization (1943) / John U. Nef -- Ch. 8. On Contemporary Nihilism (1945) / Aton Gurwitsch -- Ch. 9. The Person And The Common Good (1946) / Jacques Maritain -- Ch. 10. Architecture And Western Civilization (1946) / John U. Nef -- Ch. 11. On The Christian Idea Of Man (1949) / Josef Pieper -- Ch. 12. Natural Right And The Historical Approach (1950) / Leo Strauss -- Ch. 13. The Origins Of Totalitarianism (1953) / Eric Voegelin -- A Reply / Hannah Arendt -- Concluding Remark / Eric Voegelin -- Ch. 14. Social Justice And Mass Culture (1954) / Russell Kirk -- Ch. 15. On War And Peace (1954) / Robert Strausz-hupe -- Ch. 16. The Catholic Publicist (1955) / Waldemar Gurian -- Ch. 17. Authority In The Twentieth Century (1956) / Hannah Arendt -- Ch. 18. What St. Thomas Means Today (1958) / Louis De Raeymaeker -- Ch. 19. The Thinker In The Church: The Spirit Of Newman (1959) / Frank O'malley -- Ch. 20. Human Estrangement And The Failure Of Political Imagination (1959) / Glenn Tinder -- Ch. 21. Common Good And Common Action(1960) / Yves R. Simon -- Ch. 22. Is The Intellectual Life An End In Itself? (1962) / John U. Nef. [edited By] A. James Mcadams. Includes Bibliographical References. In the 1940s and 1950s The Review of Politics , under the dynamic leadership of Waldemar Gurian, emerged as one of the leading journals of political and social theory in the United States. This volume celebrates that legacy by bringing together classic essays by a remarkable group of American and European migr intellectuals, among them Jacques Maritain, Hannah Arendt, Josef Pieper, Eric Voegelin, and Yves Simon. For these writers, the emergence of new dictatorial regimes in Germany and Russia and the looming threat of another, even more devastating, European war demanded that one rethink the reigning philosophical perspectives of the time. In their view, the western world had lost sight of its founding principles. Individually and collectively, they maintained that the West could be saved only if its leaders embraced the idea that society should be governed by moral standards and a commitment to human dignity. Since the first issue appeared in 1939, The Review of Politics has influenced generations of political theorists. To complement these essays A. James McAdams has written an introduction that discusses the history of the journal and reflects on the contributions of these influential figures. He underscores the continuing relevance of these essays in assessing contemporary issues. Contributors: A. James McAdams, Desmond Fitzgerald, Jacques Maritain, C. J. Friedrich, Denis de Rougemont, John U. Nef, Aron Gurwitsch, Josef Pieper, Leo Strauss, Eric Voegelin, Hannah Arendt, Russell Kirk, Robert Strausz-Hup, Waldemar Gurian, Louis de Raeymaeker, Frank O'Malley, Glenn Tinder, and Yves R. Simon. In the 1940s and 1950s The Review of Politics, under the dynamic leadership of Waldemar Gurian, emerged as one of the leading journals of political and social theory in the United States. This volume celebrates that legacy by bringing together classic essays by a remarkable group of American and European émigré intellectuals, among them Jacques Maritain, Hannah Arendt, Josef Pieper, Eric Voegelin, and Yves Simon. For these writers, the emergence of new dictatorial regimes in Germany and Russia and the looming threat of another, even more devastating, European war demanded that one rethink the reigning philosophical perspectives of the time. In their view, the western world had lost sight of its founding principles. Individually and collectively, they maintained that the West could be saved only if its leaders embraced the idea that society should be governed by moral standards and a commitment to human dignity.Since the first issue appeared in 1939, The Review of Politics has influenced generations of political theorists. To complement these essays A. James McAdams has written an introduction that discusses the history of the journal and reflects on the contributions of these influential figures. He underscores the continuing relevance of these essays in assessing contemporary issues.Contributors: A. James McAdams, Desmond Fitzgerald, Jacques Maritain, C. J. Friedrich, Denis de Rougemont, John U. Nef, Aron Gurwitsch, Josef Pieper, Leo Strauss, Eric Voegelin, Hannah Arendt, Russell Kirk, Robert Strausz-Hupé, Waldemar Gurian, Louis de Raeymaeker, Frank O'Malley, Glenn Tinder, and Yves R. Simon. In the 1940s and 1950s The Review of Politics, under the dynamic leadership of Waldemar Gurian, emerged as one of the leading journals of political and social theory in the United States. This volume celebrates that legacy by bringing together classic essays by a remarkable group of American and European émigré intellectuals, among them Jacques Maritain, Hannah Arendt, Josef Pieper, Eric Voegelin, and Yves Simon. For these writers, the emergence of new dictatorial regimes in Germany and Russia and the looming threat of another, even more devastating, European war demanded that one rethink the reigning philosophical perspectives of the time. In their view, the western world had lost sight of its founding principles. Individually and collectively, they maintained that the West could be saved only if its leaders embraced the idea that society should be governed by moral standards and a commitment to human dignity. Since the first issue appeared in 1939, The Review of Politics has influenced generations of political theorists. To complement these essays A. James McAdams has written an introduction that discusses the history of the journal and reflects on the contributions of these influential figures. He underscores the continuing relevance of these essays in assessing contemporary issues. In the 1940s and 1950s ""The Review of Politics"", emerged as one of the leading journals of political and social theory in the United States. This work celebrates that legacy by bringing together essays by a group of American and European emigre intellectuals, among them Jacques Maritain, Hannah Arendt, Josef Pieper, Eric Voegelin, and Yves Simon.