Holloway, Carson,, 1969-

The way of life : John Paul II and the challenge of liberal modernity / [manuscript] : by Carson Holloway. - Waco, Tex. : Baylor University Press,, c2008.. - xiv, 189 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-183) and index.

Introduction -- The gospel of life and the culture of death -- Hobbes and the origins of liberal modernity -- Locke's theistic liberalism -- Hume and the morality of sympathy -- The ambiguity of the American founding -- Tocqueville and the moral trajectory of modern democracy -- Conclusion

9781932792966 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2008010619


John Paul II, Pope,--1920-2005----Political and social views.
Catholic Church--Doctrines--History--20th century.
Political science--Philosophy.
Liberalism--Philosophy.
Human rights--Philosophy.