Benedict XVI
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Encyclical Letter on Integral Human Development in Charity and Truth.Benedict XVI's first social encyclical responds in full to many pressing concerns of today's world. The social teaching of the Catholic Church and its emphasis on the common good is re-proposed with great clarity and with renewed vigour following the recent financial crisis.
Pope Benedict proposes a framework for human development that does not diminish the dignity of the human being and does not exclude anyone, thus "bringing about the development of the whole man and of all men."
The new problems and opportunities of a globalised world are explored in detail. Pope Benedict encourages us to imbue global trends with a respect for life and a civilization of love. He explores economic development by pointing out that there must exist, byond 'the state' and 'the market', an area of civil society characterised by fraternal charity - both locally and globally.
Benedict calls for respect for the environment but always within a context that in turn respects the ecology of mankind.
In particular the recognition that humanity is a single family must be based on a care for families, since the greatest poverty for any person is to be isolated from his fellows.
Pope Benedict also assesses technological advances and points to the danger that a self-sufficient technology leads to "too much attention being given to the 'how' questions and not enough to the many 'why' questions."
Pages: 93
Format: Paperback
Availability: In stock
ISBN: 978-1-86082-515-6
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