Philosophy of Democratic Government

Simon, Yves Rene Marie

ISBN 10: 0268038031 / ISBN 13: 9780268038038

Published by University of Notre Dame Press, 1993

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophy of Democratic Government
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0268038031
• ISBN 13: 9780268038038
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

This complete treatise of political philosophy demonstrates Yves R. Simon's belief that, even in the best conceivable circumstances, government is needed to determine direction toward the common good and to provide the means for united action.

About the Author

Professor Yves R. Simon (1903-1961) was a renowned French Catholic political philosopher. At the Catholic University of Paris, Simon met Thomistic philosopher Jacques Maritain, who was on the university’s faculty at the time. From Maritiain, Simon learned that philosophy is not a “mere cultural exercise” and should be taken seriously as a search for truth and wisdom―a lesson that Simon learned well. Simon was a teacher at several American universities, including the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago. He published numerous books and articles, many of which remain as classic pieces of political and social philosophy.