The Political Philosophy of Pierre Manent: Political Form and Human Action
"This book presents and evaluates the understanding of political form in the work of Pierre Manent. The study of political form is Manent's central philosophical task. Manent places himself in the classical political tradition, with its foundations in human nature and in a politics that accords with nature; he also situates himself within a triangle of faith, philosophy, and politics. The book first examines the major influences on Manent; the overarching questions that guide his work on political form, the "theologico-political question" and the question of the "modern difference" with the ancient view of man and politics; and his two intertwined paths of inquiry into political events and political thought. It includes a bibliography and an index"--
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The Political Philosophy of Pierre Manent: Political Form and Human Action
"This book presents and evaluates the understanding of political form in the work of Pierre Manent. The study of political form is Manent's central philosophical task. Manent places himself in the classical political tradition, with its foundations in human nature and in a politics that accords with nature; he also situates himself within a triangle of faith, philosophy, and politics. The book first examines the major influences on Manent; the overarching questions that guide his work on political form, the "theologico-political question" and the question of the "modern difference" with the ancient view of man and politics; and his two intertwined paths of inquiry into political events and political thought. It includes a bibliography and an index"--
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The Political Philosophy of Pierre Manent: Political Form and Human Action

The Political Philosophy of Pierre Manent: Political Form and Human Action

by Joseph Wood
The Political Philosophy of Pierre Manent: Political Form and Human Action

The Political Philosophy of Pierre Manent: Political Form and Human Action

by Joseph Wood

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"This book presents and evaluates the understanding of political form in the work of Pierre Manent. The study of political form is Manent's central philosophical task. Manent places himself in the classical political tradition, with its foundations in human nature and in a politics that accords with nature; he also situates himself within a triangle of faith, philosophy, and politics. The book first examines the major influences on Manent; the overarching questions that guide his work on political form, the "theologico-political question" and the question of the "modern difference" with the ancient view of man and politics; and his two intertwined paths of inquiry into political events and political thought. It includes a bibliography and an index"--

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780813238906
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Publication date: 08/30/2024
Pages: 270
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joseph Wood, Colonel (USAF Ret.), is Deputy Head of School and Professor of Philosophy and Theology, University of Notre Dame Australia, and has published in many popular Catholic outlets.
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