2009, ISBN: 9780813217086

[SC: 27.85], [PU: Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2009], Jacket, Schumacher, Bernard N. A cosmopolitan hermit: modernity and tradition in the philosophy of Josef P… Mehr…

[SC: 27.85], [PU: Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2009], Jacket, Schumacher, Bernard N. A cosmopolitan hermit: modernity and tradition in the philosophy of Josef Pieper. Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2009, 312pp., very good dust-jacket, like new in all respects, very good black hardcover. "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. It brings his philosophy into dialogue with that of other important 20th century philosophers and schools of thought. The breadth of this discussion is itself a tribute to Josef Pieper. Not only do the essays seek to make better known the thought of this significant man, but they also deepen an understanding of some of the philosophical problems and challenges of our time. Some of the subjects discussed are, among others, the notion of totalitarianism and the question of what constitutes authentic culture; the intrinsic value of leisure and its relation to the total world of `work'; the dimension of virtue in the on-going realization of the human person; the rational foundation of hope in confrontation with incomprehensible violence (such as that of Auschwitz, Burundi, and the events of September 11); the relation between faith and reason in a secular society; and the legitimacy of tradition." -- 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. ISBN 9780813217086<

2009, ISBN: 9780813217086

[PU: Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2009], Jacket, Schumacher, Bernard N. A cosmopolitan hermit: modernity and tradition in the philosophy of Josef Pieper. Washin… Mehr…

[PU: Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2009], Jacket, Schumacher, Bernard N. A cosmopolitan hermit: modernity and tradition in the philosophy of Josef Pieper. Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2009, 312pp., very good dust-jacket, like new in all respects, very good black hardcover. "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. It brings his philosophy into dialogue with that of other important 20th century philosophers and schools of thought. The breadth of this discussion is itself a tribute to Josef Pieper. Not only do the essays seek to make better known the thought of this significant man, but they also deepen an understanding of some of the philosophical problems and challenges of our time. Some of the subjects discussed are, among others, the notion of totalitarianism and the question of what constitutes authentic culture; the intrinsic value of leisure and its relation to the total world of `work'; the dimension of virtue in the on-going realization of the human person; the rational foundation of hope in confrontation with incomprehensible violence (such as that of Auschwitz, Burundi, and the events of September 11); the relation between faith and reason in a secular society; and the legitimacy of tradition." -- 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. ISBN 9780813217086<