Living Justice: Catholic Social Teaching in Action

A third edition of this textbook is now available.

For over a decade Living Justice has introduced readers to Catholic social teaching. Grounded in scripture, theology, reason, and experience, these faith-based principles for promoting justice and peace in modern society have inspired a remarkable burst of social activism in recent decades. The second classroom edition has been revised and updated throughout while maintaining the book's accessible introduction to both the foundations of Catholic social teaching and social justice in the world today. Living Justice leads readers step-by-step through the building blocks of Catholic social thought, including its central themes, sources, and methods. Along the way readers encounter great heroes of social change and prophets of peace and justice. Key updates to the second classroom edition include further reflection on the use of the just-war theory in light of events in Iraq and Afghanistan, the revival of terrorist threats, the papacy of Benedict XVI, the social encyclical Caritas in Veritate, the recent financial crisis, business ethics today, and ongoing environmental concerns. With its helpful resources, including discussion questions and an annotated list of print and web resources on Catholic social teaching, Living Justice remains a perfect text for courses on social justice.

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Living Justice: Catholic Social Teaching in Action

A third edition of this textbook is now available.

For over a decade Living Justice has introduced readers to Catholic social teaching. Grounded in scripture, theology, reason, and experience, these faith-based principles for promoting justice and peace in modern society have inspired a remarkable burst of social activism in recent decades. The second classroom edition has been revised and updated throughout while maintaining the book's accessible introduction to both the foundations of Catholic social teaching and social justice in the world today. Living Justice leads readers step-by-step through the building blocks of Catholic social thought, including its central themes, sources, and methods. Along the way readers encounter great heroes of social change and prophets of peace and justice. Key updates to the second classroom edition include further reflection on the use of the just-war theory in light of events in Iraq and Afghanistan, the revival of terrorist threats, the papacy of Benedict XVI, the social encyclical Caritas in Veritate, the recent financial crisis, business ethics today, and ongoing environmental concerns. With its helpful resources, including discussion questions and an annotated list of print and web resources on Catholic social teaching, Living Justice remains a perfect text for courses on social justice.

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A third edition of this textbook is now available.

For over a decade Living Justice has introduced readers to Catholic social teaching. Grounded in scripture, theology, reason, and experience, these faith-based principles for promoting justice and peace in modern society have inspired a remarkable burst of social activism in recent decades. The second classroom edition has been revised and updated throughout while maintaining the book's accessible introduction to both the foundations of Catholic social teaching and social justice in the world today. Living Justice leads readers step-by-step through the building blocks of Catholic social thought, including its central themes, sources, and methods. Along the way readers encounter great heroes of social change and prophets of peace and justice. Key updates to the second classroom edition include further reflection on the use of the just-war theory in light of events in Iraq and Afghanistan, the revival of terrorist threats, the papacy of Benedict XVI, the social encyclical Caritas in Veritate, the recent financial crisis, business ethics today, and ongoing environmental concerns. With its helpful resources, including discussion questions and an annotated list of print and web resources on Catholic social teaching, Living Justice remains a perfect text for courses on social justice.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781442210134
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 09/08/2011
Edition description: 2nd Classroom Edition
Pages: 210
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Thomas J. Massaro, S.J., is dean of Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University.

Table of Contents

List of Tables
Preface

Chapter 1: Social Justice and the Mission of the Church
The Religious Motivation for Social Justice Efforts
Social Mission and Church Morale
Sharing "Our Best-Kept Secret"
From "Charity Alone" to a Justice Orientation
Looking Ahead
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research

Chapter 2: Going Public with Your Faith
Bridging Two Distinct Worlds
Tertullian's Question
The Perils of the Crusading Spirit
Religious Idealism: Its Contribution to Politics
Maintaining a Delicate Balance
Together on Pilgrimage
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research

Chapter 3: Inheriting the Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching
The Documentary Heritage
A Look Back to the Nineteenth Century
Pioneers of Social Catholicism
The Writing of the Social Encyclicals
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research

Chapter 4: The Sources and Methods of Catholic Social Teaching
The Four Sources of Christian Ethics
Universal Principles and Local Applications
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research

Chapter 5: Nine Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
1) The Dignity of Every Person and Human Rights
2) Solidarity, Common Good, and Participation
3) Family Life
4) Subsidiarity and the Proper Role of Government
5) Property Ownership in Modern Society: RIghts and Responsibilities
6) The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers, and Support for Labor Unions
7) Colonialism and Economic Development
8) Peace and Disarmament
9) Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research

Chapter 6: The Role of Catholic Social Teaching Today
A Blueprint? An Ideology? A "Third Way"?
The Catholic Critique of Communism
The Catholic Critique of Capitalism
A New Encyclical Treating Global Markets and Business Ethics
Applying Catholic Social Teaching in the Real World
Commitments to Social Justice: Heroic and Ordinary
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research

Chapter 7: Future Directions for Catholic Social Teaching
Four Continuities: Further Shifts in Emphasis
Two New Challenges: The Environment and Globalization
Spreading the Word about Catholic Social Teaching
The Surprising Future
Questions for Reflection
Topics for Further Research

Annotated List of Resources for Further Study
Index
About the Author

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