First published 2021
Carl Anderson presents a fresh translation of Wojtyla's central philosophical treatise, drawing from recently discovered archival materials. The volume includes the complete text alongside previously unpublished fragments, speeches, and correspondence that illuminate the work's development. Anderson's scholarly annotations provide context for Wojtyla's arguments about human action and moral responsibility. The translation updates earlier versions while preserving the original's analytical rigor. Readers gain access to supporting documents that reveal how Wojtyla refined his ideas over time. The collection demonstrates how philosophical inquiry connects to lived experience and ethical decision making.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: analytical, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, philosophical, religious
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
592 pages · Hardcover · The Catholic University of America Press