Church, state, and society
Subtitle: an introduction to Catholic social doctrine
By: J. Brian Benestad
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 500
ISBN-13: 9780813218007; 9780813218014
Other titles: Introduction to Catholic social doctrine
Description: "This book explains the nuanced understanding of human dignity and the common good found in the Catholic intellectual tradition, and shows the influence of ancient and modern political philosophy on Catholic social doctrine philosophy while highlighting the teachings of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI that the attainment of the common good depends on the practice of the virtues by citizens and leaders alike."--front matter.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.