Connelly on Kolakowski, John Paul II etc.

September 11, 2013

See this fascinating piece in the Nation by Commonweal contributor John Connelly on Polish philosopher Leszek Kolakowski.

John T. McGreevy is the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at the University of Notre Dame.

Also by this author

Lorrie Moore on Hillary Clinton

Please email comments to [email protected] and join the conversation on our Facebook page.

Must Reads

Politics

Just Call It Fascism

The thinly veiled fascism of Russian “philosopher” Alexander Dugin has attracted right-wing attention and admiration.

By Matt McManus

November 27, 2022

Religion

Call It ‘Exculturation’

We're seeing an unbinding of the deep affinity between representations of culture and Catholic culture. How did Catholicism come to be seen as the enemy?

By Massimo Faggioli

December 19, 2022

Culture

Too Casual?

Christine Emba calls for a new sexual ethic, a rethinking of sex down to its roots. But her effort to develop an alternative ultimately disappoints.

By Daniel Walden

December 4, 2022

Books

Two Sides of Dignity

By letting civility happen, we take better care not only of others and of the world itself, but of ourselves.

By Costică Brădăţan

November 2, 2022

Collections

The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

A collection of Commonweal’s writings on the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI.

By The Editors

January 1, 2023

Search form

Connelly on Kolakowski, John Paul II etc.

Share

Also by this author

Lorrie Moore on Hillary Clinton

Share

Previous Story

A Fortress Against Fear?

Next Story

Sit-in Planned for Fired Gay Teacher