Inspired by the Thomism of Jacques Maritain, this collection of essays explores how philosophy can redeem contemporary society from some of its defects and how contemporary philosophy itself can be redeemed through a revival of philosophical realism. Scholarly in form and tone, these essays echo the everyday questions tormenting the American Catholic community.

REV. JOHN J. CONLEY, SJ holds the Henry J. Knott Chair in Philosophy and Theology at Loyola University Maryland.