MacIntyre, Alasdair
Edith Stein: The Philosophical Background
- ISBN 13:
- 9780826494016
- author:
- MacIntyre, Alasdair
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy / Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Edith Stein A Philosophical Prologue by Alasdair MacIntyre explores the life and work of a pivotal intellectual of the 20th century. As a philosopher and theologian, Edith Stein's writings focused on the nature of community and the human person. This book examines her thought in both disciplines, revealing fundamental issues in theology and philosophy. MacIntyre's analysis sheds new light on Stein's contributions to our understanding of the self and its relationship with others. By examining Stein's work through the lens of Catholicism and philosophy, MacIntyre provides a nuanced exploration of these complex topics. This book offers a thought-provoking examination of Edith Stein's philosophical and theological ideas, making it an interesting read for those interested in 20th-century intellectual history and the intersection of faith and philosophy.