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This is an important addition to the "MCLT" series on an overlooked school of thought. This volume includes an intellectual biography, historical context, critical exposition of the Salamanca School's work, reception and influence, contemporary relevance, bibliography including references to electronic resources and an index. "Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers" provides comprehensive accounts of the works of seminal conservative thinkers from a variety of periods, disciplines and traditions - the first series of its kind. Even the selection of thinkers adds another aspect to conservative thinking, including not only theorists but also thinkers in literary forms and those who are also practitioners. The series is comprised of twenty volumes.

168 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

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Profile Image for Bernard English.
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July 31, 2025
Consider the contributions of the school, I can only guess that the Founding Father's didn't refer to them much because of the language gap and the fact that traditionally Spain was England's enemy. Otherwise, whether on economic, legal, international affairs, or ethical matters, surely they would have been a rich source of inspiration for the Founding Fathers.
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May 3, 2017
The Salamanca School define bien su propósito en el subtítulo: «Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers». La obra está dividida en cuatro partes que explican el contexto histórico, hacen una exposición crítica de las ideas (la parte más jugosa), examinan los efectos de esas ideas y terminan con comentarios sobre la pertinencia de esas ideas en la actualidad. Se mencionan con amplia frecuencia los personajes clásicos de la escuela: Vitoria, de Soto, Suárez, Azpilcueta, Molina, Mariana, Mercado e incluso a Las Casas.
El libro «describe el pensamiento de estudiosos católicos directa e indirectamente asociados con la Universidad de Salamanca en España en el siglo 16, quienes desarrollaron la filosofía establecida de Santo Tomás de Aquino en contra del panorama del humanismo creciente y la ciencia moderna, de la reforma Protestante y la colonización europea de las Américas».
Es pues, un examen ordenado de las ideas de un grupo de personajes de los siglos 16 y 17, ibéricos la mayoría, incluyendo a portugueses, y que se juzgan una parte vital en el desarrollo de grandes ideas políticas y económicas. Los asuntos políticos, sociales, económicos, monetarios, comerciales, humanos, bélicos, de conquista y dominación, religiosos, de pobreza... pasaron por sus mentes con gran profundidad de observación.
El libro es muy breve, sencillo de leer y puede ser visto como una introducción al tema concreto que podrá ser complementado con lecturas posteriores. Recomendable para quien tiene interés en la historia de las ideas y tenga capacidad de sorprenderse con las fascinantes y perspicaces observaciones de estos personajes (como la del valor subjetivo de los bienes, el precio justo, las justificantes de guerra, la inflación y demás).
Profile Image for Manuel Menezes de Sequeira.
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May 7, 2013
An excellent book. By reading it, you will better understand the history of ideas, but also solidify your own arguments for freedom with the insights of the late scholastics. If you are a Catholic, this book will also be a good antidote against the almost socialist views that too many Catholics hold today. What is missing from this book, I dare say, is a roadmap through the writings of the Salamanca School authors. Indeed, the logical next step after reading this book is to go read the originals, but where should one start?
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