01450nam a2200289 a 450000500170000000800200001702000300003704100080006708200130007508200120008810000230010010000100012310000110013324500280014424500390017224500220021126000110023326000170024426000090026130000110027030000290028130000090031052007260031965000200104565000300106585600650109520260119071248.02024-01-31 14:10:25  a9781587430923, 1587430924  aeng  a261.7092  bJ46-D43  aJeffreys, Derek S.  d1964-  eAuthor  aDefending Human Dignity  bJohn Paul II and Political Realism  cDerek S. Jeffreys  aU.S.A.  bBrazos Press  c2004  a235tr.  bPaperback, illustrations  c23cm  aHow can a Christian determine what is ""right"" and ""wrong"" in politics? Is politics, by its nature, motivated by power and conflict? Must political action be judged solely by its consequence? Derek Jeffreys argues that Pope John Paul II's understanding of philosophy and politics uniquely qualifies him to offer a viable Christian alternative to the reigning political philosophy of realism and consequentialism. He prioritizes the dignity of the human person while calling the political tendency to systematically dominate others exactly what it is-structural sin. This timely and intriguing study will interest ethicists, political scientists, and anyone concerned about the Christian response to political dilemmas.  aCatholic Church  aChristianity and politics4 uhttps://data.thuviencodoc.org/books/13528/d.jpgyCover Image