God, Philosophy, Universities

"What does it mean to be a human being?" Given this perennial question, Alasdair MacIntyre presents a compelling argument on the neccessity and importance of philosophy. Because of a need to be better understand Catholic philosophical thought, especially in the context of its historical development and realizing that philosophers interact within particular social and cultural situations, MacIntyre offers this brief history of Catholic philosophy.

Tracing the idea of God through different philosophers' engagement with God and how this engagement has plyaed out in universities, MacIntyre provides a valuable, livly, and insightful study of the disintegration of the curriculum. MacIntyre then demonstrates the dangerous implications of this happening and how universities can and ought to renew a shared understanding of their mission. This engaging work will be a benefit and a delight to all readers.