A Philosophy of Hope: Josef Pieper and the Contemporary Debate on Hope by Bernar

Description: A Philosophy of Hope by Bernard Schumacher Josef Pieper was one of the first modern philosophers to explore the idea of hope, and Schumacher discusses his development alongside contributions by Sartre, Jaspers, Marcle, Heidegger, Bloch and other thinkers and explores such themes as dignity, ethics, the good and the just. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Josef Pieper was one of this centurys most influential thinkers. A leading Catholic philosopher, he won a wide audience through such books as The Four Cardinal Virtues and About Love. This book is one of few extended studies of Piepers thought-in particular, of the concept of hope. Pieper was one of the first modern philosophers to explore the idea of hope, and Schumacher discusses his development alongside contributions by Sartre, Jaspers, Marcel, Heidegger, Bloch, and other thinkers. He examines Piepers treatment of hope as an aspect of individual potential and as an historical force, exploring such themes as dignity, ethics, the good, and the just. Author Biography Bernard Schumacher teaches at the University of Fribourg; he is co-editor of The Classics of Western Philosophy. Review "The book is filled with instructive and interesting detailed analyses of the many facets of hope." -The Review of Metaphysics Review Text "The book is filled with instructive and interesting detailed analyses of the many facets of hope." --The Review of Metaphysics Review Quote "The book is filled with instructive and interesting detailed analyses of the many facets of hope." Details ISBN0823222810 Publisher Fordham University Press Series Moral Philosophy and Moral Theology Year 2003 Translator David C. Schindler ISBN-10 0823222810 ISBN-13 9780823222810 Format Hardcover Imprint Fordham University Press Subtitle Josef Pieper and the Contemporary Debate on Hope Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 193 Affiliation University of Fribourg, Switzerland Author Bernard Schumacher Edition 1st Pages 317 Publication Date 2003-01-01 Short Title A Philosophy of Hope Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780823222810 UK Release Date 2003-01-01 AU Release Date 2003-01-01 NZ Release Date 2003-01-01 US Release Date 2003-01-01 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127834867;

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