Karol Wojtyła
Translation, Endnotes, and Foreword
by Grzegorz Ignatik
BOOKS & MEDIA
Boston
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
John Paul II, Pope, 1920–2005.
[Milosc i odpowiedzialnosc. English]
Love and responsibility / Karol Wojtyla; translation and foreword by Grzegorz Ignatik.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN-13: 978-0-8198-4558-0
ISBN-10: 0-8198-4558-2
1. Sex--Religious aspects--Catholic Church. 2. Sexual ethics. 3. Catholic Church--Doctrines. I. Title.
BT708.J6313 2013
241’.66--dc23
2012042267
Scripture references and other quotations are translated from Karol Wojtyła’s (Pope John Paul II’s) own wording of the text as he wrote in Polish.
Cover design by Rosana Usselmann
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Originally published in Polish as Miłość i odpowiedzialność by Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL, Lublin, copyright © 2001. First published by Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL, Lublin, copyright © 1960.
Commentary and translator’s notes copyright © 2013, Grzegorz Ignatik
Copyright © 2013, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Città del Vaticano
Edition copyright © 2013, Daughters of St. Paul
Published by Pauline Books & Media, 50 Saint Pauls Avenue, Boston, MA 02130-3491.
Pauline Books & Media is the publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, an international congregation of women religious serving the Church with the communications media.
G. I.
Editors’ Introduction to the Polish Edition (1979)
Author’s Introduction to the First Polish Edition (1960)
Author’s Introduction to the Second Polish Edition (1962)
Part One: Analysis of the Verb “to use”
The person as the subject and object of action
The first meaning of the verb “to use”
Love as the opposite of “using”
The second meaning of the verb “to use”
The commandment to love and the personalistic norm
Part Two: Interpretation of the Drive
The sexual drive as a property of the individual
The sexual drive and existence
The “libidinistic” interpretation
Part One: Metaphysical Analysis of Love
Part Two: Psychological Analysis of Love
Affectivity and affective love
The problem of the integration of love
Part Three: Ethical Analysis of Love
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About Love and ResponsibilityOriginally published in Polish in 1960, Love and Responsibility is Karol Wojtyła’s groundbreaking book on human love which explains relationships between persons—especially concerning sexual ethics—in the context of human dignity. This new translation of John Paul II’s classic work uses the 2001 version of the text published in Polish, which includes revisions to the original 1960 edition made by Blessed John Paul II himself. Also included is the first English publication of then-Cardinal Wojtyła’s article “On the Meaning of Spousal Love,” in which he continues his reflections on the topic. Translator Grzegorz Ignatik, a native Polish speaker, provides notes that define key terms, including Latin words and phrases. He also supplies comprehensive information on language nuances and major concepts. This work is complementary to Blessed John Paul II’s Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body and is a must-read for those interested in understanding his thought more fully. Whether you are a fan of John Paul II, a Theology of the Body enthusiast, a seminarian, a professor, a student, or a reader who enjoys philosophy and theology, you will find this translation to be rich in authenticity and accessibility. While Love and Responsibility remains a challenging work on many levels, this masterful translation will greatly assist you in understanding Wojtyła’s insightful reflections. It will also be a rewarding experience as you are shown how to love responsibly—in your relationships with spouses, family members, friends, companions, and neighbors—attaining love that is truer and more fulfilling. |
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