• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Declining Liberty and Other Papers

Declining Liberty and Other Papers

Paperback

PhilosophyCatholicismSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025590880
ISBN13: 9781025590882
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Declining Liberty and Other Papers is a compelling collection of essays and addresses by the influential moral theologian John A. Ryan. Written during a period of significant social and political transition in the United States, this work examines the erosion of individual freedoms and the ethical foundations of a just society. Ryan, a key figure in the development of Catholic social teaching in America, explores a wide range of topics, including civil liberties, economic justice, and the role of the state in promoting the common good.

The papers in this volume reflect Ryan's deep commitment to applying moral principles to contemporary social problems. He critiques the prevailing economic and legal systems of his time, advocating for reforms that protect the dignity of the person and the rights of labor. As a thinker who bridges the gap between religious ethics and political science, Ryan offers insightful commentary on the tensions between authority and liberty. Declining Liberty and Other Papers serves as an important historical document for readers interested in the intersection of religion, politics, and social reform in the early twentieth century, providing a rigorous defense of human rights grounded in a moral framework.

2 different editions

Also available

Also from

Ryan, John Augustine

Also in

Social Movements