The Critical Principles of Orestes A. Brownson, by Virgil G. Michel
The Critical Principles of Orestes A. Brownson, by Virgil G. Michel

Author: Virgil George Michel

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021697738

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A thorough examination of the critical principles that underpin the political and philosophical thought of Orestes Brownson, a prominent figure in the 19th century American Catholic intellectual community. This book offers valuable insights into Brownson's views on democracy, religion, and social justice. An essential read for anyone interested in the history of American political thought and the role of religion in shaping it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Orestes A. Brownson
Orestes A. Brownson

Author: Patrick W. Carey

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9780802843005

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Orestes Augustus Brownson (1803- 1876) was a philosopher, essayist, and minister whose broad-ranging ideas both reflected and influenced the social and religious mores of his day. This superb biography by Patrick Carey provides a thorough, incisive account of Brownson's shifting intellectual and religious life within the context of American cultural history. Based on a close reading of Brownson's diary notebooks, letters, essays, and books, this biography chronicles the course of Brownson's eventful life, particularly his restless search for a balance between freedom and communion in his relations with God, nature, and the human community. Yet Carey's work is more than an excellent account of one man's development; it also portrays the face of an important period in American religious history. What is more, 200 years after Brownson's birth, America is marked by the same pressing social and religious issues that he himself addressed: religious pluralism, changing religious identifications, culture wars, military conflicts, and challenges to national peace and security. Carey's book shows how Brownson's values and ideas transcend his own time period and resonate helpfully with our own.