Pro Vita Monastica: An Essay in Defense of the Contemplative Virtues

by Henry Dwight Sedgwick

Book Overview

Pro Vita Monastica: An Essay in Defense of the Contemplative Virtues is a book written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick. The book is an exploration of the contemplative life and an argument in favor of monasticism. Sedgwick argues that the contemplative virtues are essential for human flourishing and that monasticism is a valuable way of cultivating these virtues. He draws on a range of sources, including Christian theology, philosophy, and literature, to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162781572
• ISBN13: 9781162781570
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"