John Daniel Wild

This book is the first extended attempt to explain Plato's ethics of natural law, to place it accurately in the history of moral theory, and to defend it against the objections that it is totalitarian. John Daniel Wild provides a clarification and defense of Plato's ethical doctrine based not only on his analysis of the dialogues, but on the belief that Plato must be acknowledged as the founder of the Western natural law philosophy. The book begins with a presentation of the major objections raised against Plato by modern authors -Toynbee, Karl Popper, and others who have condemned the so-called totalitarianism of Plato's thought. Wild answers these objections point by point with a wealth of evidence taken from Plato's own arguments. He then presents a historical study of the ethics of natural law, defining the theory and showing that Plato held such a theory. The work concludes with a systematic study of his realistic ethics and its bearing on contemporary problems.

The Challenge of Existentialism is a book written by John Daniel Wild that explores the philosophical movement of existentialism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes and ideas of existentialism, including the concepts of freedom, authenticity, and the search for meaning in life. Wild examines the works of prominent existentialist thinkers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Martin Heidegger, and Friedrich Nietzsche, and discusses how their ideas have influenced modern philosophy, literature, and culture. The book also explores the criticisms of existentialism and its relevance in contemporary society. Overall, The Challenge of Existentialism is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most important philosophical movements of the 20th century. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Human Freedom and Social Order: An Essay in Christian Philosophy is a book written by John Daniel Wild. The book explores the relationship between human freedom and social order from a Christian philosophical perspective. The author argues that human beings have free will, but that this freedom must be exercised within a framework of social order in order to maintain a just society. The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the concept of human freedom, discussing its relationship to morality and the role it plays in shaping society. The second part explores the idea of social order, discussing the different ways in which societies can be organized and the role of government in maintaining order. The third part of the book brings these two ideas together, examining how human freedom and social order can be balanced in a way that promotes justice and the common good. Throughout the book, the author draws on Christian theology and philosophy to support his arguments, but the book is accessible to readers of all backgrounds who are interested in exploring the relationship between freedom and order in society. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.