The Revolution of Conscience in „Centesimus Annus”
The Revolution of Conscience in „Centesimus Annus”
Author(s): John P. HittingerSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Theology and Religion, History of Communism
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: conscience; 1989 revolution; Leon XIII; workers’ rights; communism; solidarity
Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes various uses of the term “conscience” in „Centesimus Annus”. In this way it explains the notion of the “revolution of conscience.” Disregard for the role of conscience in politics, everyday life, as well as disrespect for human rights were germane to the fall of the USSR. The article analyzes and points to four different realms of freedom of conscience and religion as presented in „Centesimus Annus”.
Journal: Philosophy and Canon Law
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 51-69
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English