The Weight of Belief: Essays on Faith in the Modern Age

by Josef Pieper

Book by Josef Pieper

Genres: Philosophy, Faith

282 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Josef Pieper was a German Catholic philosopher and an important figure in the resurgence of interest in the thought of Thomas Aquinas in early-to-mid 20th-century philosophy. Among his most notable works are The Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance; Leisure, the Basis of Culture; and Guide to Thomas Aquinas (published in England as Introduction to Thomas Aquinas).

Reviews

[Jeffrey Kahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of essay showcase some of Pieper’s finest thinking. Originally written almost forty years ago, and written from a traditional Catholic (Thomist) perspective, these essays are surprisingly relevant to many current cultural conversations. One of the most insightful chapters is “Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power” — a profound reflection on the importance of proper language and the tendency of those in power to manipulate words for their own ends. Highly recommended!

[Erik]

Recommended by James Schall in Another Sort of Learning, Intro to Part Three, as one of Fourteen Books by Josef Pieper.

Recommended by James Schall in Another Sort of Learning, Chapter 15, as one of Twelve Collections of Lectures and Reflections.

Recommended by James Schall in Another Sort of Learning, Chapter 19, as one of Sixteen Books on Belief and Disbelief.