Lexington Books
Pages: 254
Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-1-4985-8317-6 • Hardback • November 2019 • $117.00 • (£90.00)
978-1-4985-8318-3 • eBook • November 2019 • $111.00 • (£85.00)
John Corrigan is professor of philosophy and theology at Immaculata University.
Contents
Preface
Part I
The Problem of the Constitution of Culture as Idea and Thing
Introduction
Chapter 1: Theoretical Components
Chapter 2: A Proper Idea of Human Culture Requires a Proper Idea of the Humanum and of the Human Person
Chapter 3: The Constitution of Human Culture Through Human Praxis
Part II
The Problem of The Idea of Culture: Considered Thematically
Chapter 4: Critique of Errant Ideas in Relation to the Person and Culture
Chapter 5: John Paul II’s “Definitions” of Culture
Chapter 6: The “Culture of ‘X’ Expressions” of John Paul II
Conclusion
Appendix: Important Vocabulary
Afterword: The Relationship Between Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan Cold War Theo Drama by Robert Orlando
John Corrigan’s knowledge of the philosophical thought of Karol Wojtyla-John Paul II is difficult to surpass. His research and insights are at once fascinating and brilliant. He deserves our gratitude for pursuing this unique work on the late Pole’s profound thinking on the human person and human culture. This is a timeless examination needed just as badly in our time today as it was in the time of Wojtyla.
— Paul Kengor, author of A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century
In this book, Wojtyla’s philosophical reflections on human culture reveal more about him and his work thanks to the original treatment and enriched bibliography of John Corrigan.
— Manuel Correia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
In his book, John Corrigan offers a comprehensive and well-researched insight into authentic human culture in light of Karol Wojtyła’s personalistic thought by exploring the intrinsic link between culture and the transcendent character of the human person.
— Grzegorz Ignatik, Pontifical College Josephinum