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Behold the Man:

The Philosophy of Pope John Paul II

by John Crosby

This ten-part series explores different facets and implications of the personalistic philosophy of Pope John Paul II. The series first appeared in Lay Witness magazine throughout 2000.

Flying With Both Wings: Why Christians Need Philosophy

Worthy of Respect: The Personalist Norm

Interiority of Human Persons

Persons Are Unrepeatable

Human Freedom

Freedom and Truth

Self-Donation

Embodiment

Embodiment and Morality

Solidarity

Dr. John Crosby is the chair of the Philosophy Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He served for many years as a member of CUF's board of directors and continues to be on our advisory council.

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May 10, 1973