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Jacques Maritain Books

    November 18, 1882 – April 28, 1973

    Jacques Maritain stood as a towering figure in the Catholic intellectual resurgence, applying the principles of scholasticism to contemporary issues. While he regarded metaphysics as central to civilization and held a Thomist position, he fully engaged with the intellectual currents of his time. Maritain articulated a resilient and vital Thomism that resonated across Europe and the Americas. His later writings offered critiques of developments within the Church, emphasizing a defense of traditional Christian doctrines.

    Jacques Maritain
    L' Intuition créatrice dans l'art et dans la poésie
    Humanisme intégral
    Georges Rouault
    Education at the Crossroads
    The Twilight of Civilization;
    Degrees of Knowledge

    • Degrees of Knowledge

      • 530 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
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      The exploration of knowledge in this work is divided into two distinct parts. The first part focuses on rational knowledge, examining the degrees of knowledge relevant to science and philosophy. The second part shifts to super-rational knowledge, delving into the complexities of religious faith and mysticism. Maritain emphasizes the varying kinds and orders of knowledge, highlighting how the nature of what is to be known and the degree of abstraction influence understanding.

      Degrees of Knowledge

    • Education at the Crossroads

      • 174 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Jacques Maritain's work emphasizes the fundamental purpose of education as serving humanity rather than societal constructs. He critiques prevalent misconceptions and explores the dynamics of education, advocating for a focus on personal and spiritual development. The book examines various knowledge spheres across educational stages and addresses the pressing challenges of post-war education, warning against the dangers of power overshadowing truth. Maritain's insights aim to realign educational goals with the intrinsic needs of individuals.

      Education at the Crossroads

    • Humanisme intégral

      • 317 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
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      Paru en 1936, réédité en 1946 puis en 1968, Humanisme intégral est très probablement celui de tous les écrits de Jacques Maritain (1882-1973) qui a connu la plus large audience. Son propos est ambitieux puisque le philosophe entend y traiter des relations entre le christianisme et le monde moderne dans leur ensemble. Fresque historique marquée par la fidélité au thomisme, mais aussi regard lucide sur son époque, l'ouvrage, entre réalisme et utopie, appelle de ses voeux l'avènement d'une nouvelle chrétienté, et constitue l'un des maillons essentiels de la réflexion de l'Eglise au XXe siècle.

      Humanisme intégral