Bergsonian Philosophy and Thomism: Collected Works of Jacques Maritain, Volume 1 - Hardcover

Maritain, Jacques

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026802152X ISBN 13: 9780268021528

Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press, 2007

Synopsis

This critique of Henri Bergson is Jacques Maritain's first book. In it he shows he has a grasp of the thought of St Thomas Aquinas and an ability to show its relevance to other systems such as that of Bergson. This text presents Jacques Maritain's as a philosopher, a Thomist and a critic.

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Review

“Maritain's (1882-1973) first published book was La Philosophie Bergsonienne (1913), which so harshly criticized Henri Bergson that he made a point of urging readers of his later books to study him. It also established his credentials as a major commentator on the thought of Thomas Aquinas. This 1995 translation for the Philosophical Library edition inaugurates the series of Maritain's collected works.” —Reference and Research Book News

About the Author

Jacques Maritain (1882 - 1973), was a French Catholic philosopher. Raised Protestant, he was agnostic before converting to Catholicism in 1906. An author of more than 60 books, he helped to revive Thomas Aquinas for modern times, and was influential in the development and drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Pope Paul VI presented his "Message to Men of Thought and of Science" at the close of Vatican II to Maritain, his long-time friend and mentor.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 026802152X
• ISBN 13: 9780268021528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 386
• Editor: McInerny Ralph