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The Justification Of The Good: An Essay On Moral Philosophy
The Justification Of The Good An Essay On Moral Philosophy Author:Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov, Boris Jakim, David Bentley (FWD) Hart Foreword by David Bentley Hart After passing through atheism, nihilism, and sundry visions of life offered by Continental philosophy, Vladimir Solovyov emerged as a Christian thinker of irrepressible conviction and uncommon genius. "The Justification of the Good," one of Solovyov's last and most mature works, presents a profound argument for hu... more »man morality based on the active presence of God's goodness in the world. In the first part of the book Solovyov explores humanity's inner virtues, weaving his moral philosophy with threads drawn from Orthodox theology. In the second part Solovyov discusses the practical implications of his views, showing how Christian goodness ought to express itself in such areas as marriage, property, government, economics, and culture. This edition of "The Justification of the Good" reproduces the English edition of 1918 and is the only new publication of this work since that date. The book includes a bibliography, compiled by esteemed scholar Boris Jakim, of Solovyov's major philosophical and religious works.« less