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In this exciting new book, renowned ethicist Richard Spinello offers the first comprehensive presentation of the late John Paul II's great moral vision. Here admirers may read and understand the essential teachings of the pope in his own words as Spinello draws on his extensive research into John Paul II's writings and talks. Subjects covered include reverence for life, concern for the poor and suffering, moral law, conscience, moral choice, intrinsically evil acts, freedom, and goodness.

The purpose of this book is two-fold: it not only persuasively presents the late pope's vital teachings, but also defends them against his critics. This important new work preserves and promotes the extraordinary legacy of John Paul II by focusing on his championing of universal human dignity and objective moral truths.

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• Acknowledgments(p. ix)
• Preface(p. xi)
• Abbreviations(p. xv)
• Chapter 1 Faith, Reason, and Morals(p. 1)
• Chapter 2 Competing Moral Visions(p. 29)
• Chapter 3 The Nature of the Human Person(p. 57)
• Chapter 4 Freedom, the Good, and the Moral Law(p. 89)
• Chapter 5 The Moral Person(p. 123)
• Chapter 6 Ethics for Modern Life(p. 147)
• Chapter 7 Conclusions(p. 183)
• Appendix The Life and Writings of Pope John Paul II(p. 219)
• Bibliography(p. 225)
• Index(p. 231)
• About the Author(p. 237)

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Library Journal Review

The writings and encyclicals of Pope John Paul II were infused with distinctive personalism that emphasized the dignity and rights of each human. Spinello (director, ethics programs, Boston Coll.) has gathered some of the late pope's moral writings, seeking to defend them against criticism. These pieces represent him both as a theologian and a philosopher, at times oscillating between the mystical/poetic and the densely philosophical. Spinello examines the major criticisms of John Paul's moral theology, e.g., oversimplification, failure to attribute historic consciousness, and overemphasis on evil acts and absolute moral norms. He points out to John Paul's critics that these writings are both faithful to the Catholic tradition and philosophically coherent. In presenting excerpts from encyclicals such as Veritatis splendor (The Splendor of Truth), Spinello is able to distinguish moral theology from moral philosophy. John Paul believed in the ontological goodness of all creation, and from that basis comes his truth. Recommended for religious studies and scholarly collections; John E. Fagan's The Teachings of Pope John Paul II may be more accessible for busy people at public libraries.-L. Kriz, West Des Moines P.L., IA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publishers Weekly Review

Though beloved for his warmth and charismatic personality, Pope John Paul II was often portrayed in popular media as rigid and narrow-minded when it came to his pronouncements on moral issues. Spinello, director of ethics programs for the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, fiercely challenges that characterization in this overview of the late pope's moral teachings. Spinello explains that John Paul's views are founded on the Bible and the "living tradition" of the Catholic faith, including the early church fathers as well as the more recent writings of the Second Vatican Council. They are also shaped by philosophy, particularly the work of Thomas Aquinas. Spinello goes on to outline those views, often contrasting them with those of dissenting Catholic voices. Readers who want more than the sound-byte version of John Paul's moral positions and are willing to dig deeper into the underpinnings of the late pope's thinking will find Spinello's work both thoughtful and thorough. (Feb.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved All rights reserved.

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Richard A. Spinello is director of Ethics Programs for the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. He lives in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.