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A Maritain Reader: Selected Writings

A Maritain Reader: Selected Writings is a compilation of key essays, lectures, and philosophical treatises by Jacques Maritain. The book provides insight into Maritain's intellectual journey, highlighting his exploration of the relationship between faith and reason, the nature of human freedom, and the role of philosophy in public life. more

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Jacques Maritain
Jacques Maritain

Jacques Maritain was a French philosopher born on November 18, 1882, in Paris, France, and died on April 28, 1973. He is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his contributions to Christian philosophy, political philosophy, and aesthetics. more

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