Joseph Ratzinger in Dialogue with Philosophical Traditions: From Plato to Vattimo

This book explores Joseph Ratzinger's interactions with various philosophers and their schools of thought, using Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English schools of thought. It examines how Ratzinger has dealt with their ideas and appropriated them, covering philosophers he has modified or critiqued and those who have contributed to his philosophical theology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Joseph Ratzinger's extensive exploration of various influences and connections between him and leading philosophers is presented in this book, engaging with his work through Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English schools of thought. Each chapter examines how Ratzinger has dealt with the ideas of a particular philosopher, appropriating their thoughts and incorporating them into his philosophical theology. The book covers philosophers Ratzinger has modified or critiqued, such as Kant, Comte, and Wittgenstein, as well as those who have contributed to his philosophical theology, including Guardini and Pieper. This truly international endeavor offers a remarkable journey into Ratzinger's engagement with his competing and congenial schools of thought, providing a comprehensive understanding of his intellectual journey.

Weight: 644g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567706850