{"title":"Jacques Maritain","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacques Maritain was a prominent French Catholic philosopher whose works have resonated throughout the realms of philosophy and psychology. His extensive contributions to these fields have made him a significant figure for those interested in the study of natural law, ethics, and political theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaritain’s writings, such as \u003cem\u003eNatural Law – Reflections On Theory \u0026amp; Practice\u003c\/em\u003e, delve deep into the complexities of human morality and the philosophical underpinnings of natural rights. These thought-provoking works offer a comprehensive exploration into how natural law can be understood and applied in our everyday lives, weaving together rich historical context with a modern appreciation for human rights and ethical governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in exploring the interconnections between philosophy and human behaviour will find Maritain’s works to be enlightening. His insights continue to spark discussions about justice, virtue, and the essence of humanity. Dive into our collection and uncover the timeless wisdom of Jacques Maritain’s philosophical explorations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natural-law-reflections-on-theory-practice-by-jacques-maritain-9781890318680","title":"Natural Law – Reflections On Theory \u0026 Practice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan there be universal moral principles in a culturally and religiously diverse world? Are such principles provided by a theory of natural law? Jacques Maritain's response to both questions is 'yes.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese essays, selected from the writings of one of the most influential philosophers of the past hundred years, provide a clear statement of Maritain's theory of natural law and natural rights. Maritain's ethics and political philosophy occupy a middle ground between the extremes of individualism and collectivism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten during a period when cultural diversity and pluralism were beginning to have an impact on ethics and politics, these essays provide a defence of natural law and natural right that continues to be timely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first essay introduces Maritain's theory of connatural knowledge—knowledge by inclination—that lies at the basis of his distinctive views on moral philosophy, aesthetics, and mystical belief. The second essay provides Maritain's principal metaphysical arguments for natural law as well as his account of how that law can be naturally known and universally held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third essay explains the roots of the natural law and shows how it provides a rational foundation for other kinds of law and for human rights. In the fourth essay, reflecting his personalism and integral humanism, Maritain indicates how he extends his understanding of human rights to include the rights of the civic and of the social or working person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000687640812,"sku":"9781890318680","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/541613482861.jpg?v=1763297250"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jacques-maritain.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}