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In 1968, Pope Paul VI issued an encyclical on the regulation of birth, called Humanae Vitae. This document was very controversial since many people were apparently expecting the Catholic Church to change her teaching and accept birth control. In this study, you will see how the Holy Father’s words concerning the consequences of accepting birth control turned out to be prophetic. This book has...

As noted previously, Fr. Wojtyla’s book was composed from a “personalist” perspective, but truly the entire book is an explanation and application of the “personalist norm.” Personalism is a view of man which places emphasis on his dignity. Fr. Wojtyla was influenced by 18th century German philosopher Immanuel Kant, considered to be one of the most influential philosophers of modern Europe. Kant, contributed significantly to the philosophy of personalism when he said that in our activities, “a person
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