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A cosmopolitan hermit : modernity and tradition in the philosophy of Josef Pieper / edited by Bernard N. Schumacher.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pieper, Josef, 1904-1997.
- Pieper, Josef.
- Philosophy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (321 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America Press, c2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Composed of ten original essays written with the goal of exploring the thought of one of the most significant German philosophers of the 20th century, namely, Josef Pieper (1904-1997), this book is the only systematic treatment of his expansive philosophy to date.
- Contents:
- A cosmopolitan hermit: an introduction to the philosophy of Josef Pieper / Bernard N. Schumacher
- Josef Pieper in the context of modern philosophy / Berthold Wald
- Josef Pieper on the intellectual foundations of totalitarianism / Frank Töpfer
- Josef Pieper's early sociological writings / Hermann Braun
- Josef Pieper and the ethics of virtue / Thomas S. Hibbs
- The future of Pieper's Hope and history / Joseph J. Godfrey
- Josef Pieper and the concept of traditions / Kenneth Schmitz
- The twofold discipleship of the philosopher: faith and reason in the thoughts of Josef Pieper / Bernard N. Schumacher
- Josef Pieper on the truth of all things and the world's true face / Matthew Cuddeback
- The platonic inspirations of Pieper's philosophy / Juan F. Franck.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-8132-1779-2
- OCLC:
- 813392979
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