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The Political Morality of the Late Scholastics

Civic Life, War and Conscience

Daniel Schwartz author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:8th Apr '21

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Examines the practical dilemmas, both moral and political, of peace time and war time as discussed by the Late Scholastics.

This is the only book to examine in depth the applied philosophy of late scholasticism during the Baroque and Early Modern periods. It will appeal to those interested in the history of philosophy and moral philosophy, religion, theology, the ethics of war and political philosophy more generally.The Late Scholastics, writing in Europe in the Baroque and Early Modern periods, discussed a wide variety of moral questions relating to political life in times of both peace and war. Is it ever permissible to bribe voters? Can tax evasion be morally justified? What are the moral duties of artists? Is it acceptable to fight in a war one believes to be unjust? May we surrender innocents to the enemy if it is necessary to save the state? These questions are no less relevant for philosophers and politicians today than they were for late scholastic thinkers. By bringing into play the opinions and arguments of numerous authors, many of them little known or entirely forgotten, this book is the first to provide an in-depth treatment of the dynamic and controversial nature of late scholastic applied moral thinking which demonstrates its richness and diversity.

'… this clearly written and engaging book can be read with ease and pleasure by anyone … Recommended.’ H. Oberdiek, Choice

ISBN: 9781108716697

Dimensions: 229mm x 151mm x 14mm

Weight: 370g

248 pages