Robert J Spitzer S J Ph D Healing the Culture presents the most comprehensive philosophy of the pro life movement in print today This book changes the discussion on abortion and euthanasia by linking these issues with the philosophical underpinnings of our culture and the principles and values through which we live More than an explanation of the life issues this book presents a course in philosophy and a guide to enhanced meaning and purpose in life This groundbreaking work addresses the connection between the culture s view of everything from happiness and success to self worth love suffering ethics freedom and personhood and shows how our notion of personhood holds the key not only to the concept of ourselves but also to the future of rights and the common good An excellent resource for examining the life issues in their broadest and most profound context It is also an encouraging and accessible tool for responding to the Holy Father s challenge to buil