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Dougherty, Jude Patrick was born on July 21, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Timothy and Cecilia Anastasia (Loew) Dougherty.
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The Logic of Religion presents an examination of the nature of religion from a philosophical perspective. In successive chapters classical, medieval, and modern authors are canvassed for their views. Even among those who find no evidence for the existence of God, we encounter discussions of the nature of religion and its function in society. This study begins in antiquity with Socrates, Plato, Cicero, and Seneca. It then moves through Augustine to the Middle Ages as represented by Averroes and Aquinas. By so proceeding, the author gives the reader insight into the nature and logic of religion as conceived before and after the advent of Christianity. Subsequent investigation leads to a consideration of the work of David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and G.W.F. Hegel, in whose philosophies we find not only an account of the logic of religion but an appreciation of its implications in the practical order, and of Sigmund Freud's negative assessment of religion in The Future of an Illusion. Although the focus of this study is primarily Western religion, attention is also paid to selected oriental modes of thought, some properly called "religion" in the Western sense, others more akin to philosophy than religion. Throughout history the cultural implications of religion are apparent. In this book, readers will find many interesting philosophical observations of the nature of belief, worship, ritual, sacrifice, doctrine, theology and community. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jude P. Dougherty, Dean Emeritus of the School of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America, is author of Western Creed, Western Identity, editor of the Review of Metaphysics, and general editor of the Studies in Philosophy and the History of Philosophy series published by CUA Press. Contents 1.Religion as an Object of Philosophical Study 2.Greek and Roman Insights into Nature of Religion: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Seneca 3.Christian Conceptions of Belief: Early Church Fathers, Augustine 4.The Relation of Faith to Reason in Aquinas and the Reformers: Aquinas, Luther, Calvin 5.Modern Interpretations of Religion, I: Hume, Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard 6.Modern Interpretations of Religion, II: Mill, Marx, Dewey, Freud 7.Religion and the State in Western Democracies: Jacques Maritain 8.Religion and the State under the U.S. Constitution: John Courtney Murray 9.Oriental Religions and Similar Cultural Manifestations: Buddhism, Confucianism 10.The Unity of Religious Experience PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: "Enjoyable and thought-provoking." ―Glen Ebisch, Catholic Library World "The Logic of Religion can be recommended as an enjoyable and stimulating book." - Bijdragen International Journal in Philosophy and Theology
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As we enter a new millennium, calls for the renewal of America abound. There is a widespread belief that something is amiss, that the nation is in a period of moral and cultural decline. We still speak of Western civilization, and it remains a reality even though its spiritual foundation has been under siege within Western intellectual circles for more than two centuries. In Western Creed, Western Identity, Jude P. Dougherty investigates the classical roots of Western culture and its religious sources in an effort to define its underlying intellectual and spiritual commitments. The essays were written from a single vantage point, one that has come to be identified with Thomas Aquinas, although the natural law outlook they represent is older than Aquinas. While they are the reflections of a spectator formed in the Catholic tradition, they are not theological in character. They are meant to be observations and judgments that can be appreciated by readers who may not identify with that tradition. The first part of the volume examines the role of religion in society. Dougherty considers the views of Karl Marx and John Dewey, contrasting them with those of Jacques Maritain and John Courtney Murray. The second part of the book examines the nature of the law and the relation between civil law and natural law. Contemporary legal issues bearing upon the assignment of responsibility are addressed in an essay on collective responsibility and in another on the assignment of blame within the context of tort law. Responsibility and punishment are examined within the same framework. The final section brings together a number of essays on the relation of faith and reason. One essay follows the intellectual journey of Edith Stein, another the thought of Jacques Maritain from the beginning of his career to his final works. John Paul II's Fides et Ratio as a defense of reason and the reasonableness of faith is also discussed. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jude P. Dougherty, dean emeritus of the School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America, is editor of the Review of Metaphysics and general editor of the Studies in Philosophy and the History of Philosophy series published by CUA Press. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: "Exceptionally well written. . . . Students of American thought, whether from the general public or the academy, will find the book of interest. Dougherty shows again and again how and where a disciplined metaphysics can provide new and useful perspectives on important legal and social issues. This is not a book of advocacy. It is instead a clear, consistent statement of the continuing relevance of a powerful theological tradition."―Perspectives on Political Science "These essays serve as timely reminders of the virtue or order, of the rule of law, of moral responsibility in life and work, of the function of religion in society, and of the beneficences that accrue when the contemplative way is not excluded from a viable place within the active life."―Modern Age "Dougherty brings together formidable erudition and wisdom in a convincing affirmation of the credal basis of the culture of the West."―First Things "What one is struck by in reading Dougherty is the firm way in which he places himself in the context when he writes. Thus the essays are written with a lively sense of the times. . . ."―From the Foreword by Prof. Ralph McInerny "Dougherty demonstrates that neglect of the Western creed has caused the erosion of American legal institutions and a host of negative social consequences. . . . His work is unique and original in combining natural law, Catholic social thought, and contemporary jurisprudence. It will appeal to those interested in philosophy, the Catholic intellectual tradition, Catholic social thought, natural law, and legal and political phi
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Jacques Maritain (1882-1973), one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, was a preeminent interpreter of the thought of Thomas Aquinas and author of more than fifty books in metaphysics, the philosophy of science, aesthetics, and social and political philosophy. A giant in his field, he combined his Catholic faith and wide-ranging intellect to address contemporary issues and the many facets of the human experience. In Jacques Maritain: An Intellectual Profile, Jude P. Dougherty shares his lifetime interest in and study of Maritain with readers. He offers the most complete introduction to Maritain yet to be published, highlighting Maritain's many contributions to philosophy. Throughout, the reader gains a clear sense of Maritain the man, his relationships with other notable figures of his time, and his engagement in many of the debates of the twentieth century. Dougherty's essays offer an appreciation of the perennial value of Maritain's intellect. He follows Maritain's philosophical journey from his early critique on the metaphysics of Henri Bergson to the publication of L'Eglise du Christ in 1973. Accessible to readers new to Maritain's work and to the Thomistic tradition, the book will be welcomed by seasoned scholars as well. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jude P. Dougherty, Dean Emeritus of the School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America, is author of The Logic of Religion, and Western Creed, Western Identity, editor of the Review of Metaphysics, and general editor of the Studies in Philosophy and the History of Philosophy series published by CUA Press. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: "Dougherty's book presents a series of seven themes in Maritain's broad corpus concerning philosophy of science, metaphysics, aesthetics, political philosophy, Church and state, and ecclesiology. Each chapter is sharply focused and provides an incisive account of Maritain's treatment of the problem. . . . Any reader who wishes to see the sweep of his philosophy and to get a feel for the exciting advances made by Maritain in the fields mentioned above can do not better than to read Dougherty's book."―John Hittinger, Catholic Historical Review "Dougherty captures concisely the depth of Maritain's philosophy in a series of eight essays. . . . A fine introduction to Maritain's most salient themes. . . ."―Daniel P. Sheridan, Catholic Books Review "Dougherty has done a remarkable job of summarizing Maritain's thought in relation to his central theme―the openness of the soul to being and to God, who is Being Itself. Dougherty's book is, among other things, an excellent introduction to Maritain for those who are unfamiliar with his thought."―George A. Kendall, The Wanderer "Given the growing stature of Maritain and Dougherty's thoughtful appreciation, this little book is essential to all Catholic college libraries."―Daniel Boice, Catholic Library World "A gem. While small in size, it is large in worth, and sparkles every bit as much...In this slim volume of substantial scholarship Jude Dougherty succeeds admirably in forging a unified intellectual profile of a polymath whose mind was never at rest."- Glenn Statile, The Maritain Notebook "While there are several who have produced valuable monographs on aspects of the writing of Maritain, it takes something of the range of the Master himself to provide a sense of the breadth and depth of Maritain's work. In this intellectual portrait, Jude Dougherty establishes his credentials in the second and more demanding category. Furthermore, he has the wit to be brief as well as comprehensive. From the state of the Church, through the difficult issue of individuation and the relation of philosophy and science, aesthetics and political philosophy, Dougherty moves with
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Dougherty, Jude Patrick was born on July 21, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Timothy and Cecilia Anastasia (Loew) Dougherty.
Bachelor, Catholic University America, 1954. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, District of Columbia, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Catholic University America, District of Columbia, 1960.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, New York, 1995. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Catholic University Lublin, Poland, 2000.
Instructor, Marquette U., 1957-1958; instructor, Bellarmine College, 1958-1960; assistant professor, Bellarmine College, 1960-1963; associate professor, Bellarmine College, 1963-1966; associate professor, Catholic U. American, 1966-1976; professor, Catholic U. American, since 1976; dean, Catholic U. American (School Philosophy), since 1967. Visiting associate professor Georgetown University, summer, 1965. Visiting professor Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven, Belgium, 1974-1975.
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Member board advisors Franklin J. Matchette Foundation, since 1971. Trustee Bellarmine College, 1972-1975, University Bridgeport, 1995-1999. Member Pontifical Academy, St. Thomas, Rome, since 1981.
Member Academia Scientiarum et Artium Europae, Salzburg, since 1991. Member American Philosophical Association (program chairman eastern division 1988, executive committee eastern division 1989-1993), American Catholic Philosophical Association (president 1974-1975, Aquinas medal 1994), Washington Philosophy Club (president 1968-1969), Society for Philosophy Religion (president 1978-1979), Metaphys. Society of America (president 1983-1984), Fellowship Catholic Scholars (executive secretary 1994-1997, treasurer 1994-1997, Cardinal Wright award 1994), American Maritain Association (scholarly achievement award 2000, Fides et Ratio Lifetime Achievement award 2005).
Married Patricia Ann Regan, December 28, 1957. Children: Thomas, Michael, John, Paul.