--- product_id: 196238165 title: "Integralism: A Manual of Political Philosophy" price: "1202571₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/196238165-integralism-a-manual-of-political-philosophy store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Integralism: A Manual of Political Philosophy **Price:** 1202571₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Integralism: A Manual of Political Philosophy - **How much does it cost?** 1202571₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/196238165-integralism-a-manual-of-political-philosophy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Integralism: A Manual of Political Philosophy [Crean, Thomas, Fimister, Alan] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Integralism: A Manual of Political Philosophy Review: A Masterwork - If I am ever faced with a situation where I will be stranded on a deserted island and I am only allowed to bring a handful of books, then this will be one of them. The book is extremely pithy for such a large undertaking, and it seems to demand to be re-read after you've finished. There are so many great insights and practical wisdom from past ages that certain sections can leave you staring off into the distance in reflection for extended periods. The footnotes themselves are almost worth the price of the book due to the breadth of source material. This book is just a masterwork of Catholic political thought. It should be used as a Political Science textbook at every Catholic school on the planet. Review: Excellent - A sound theologian and philosopher. Beautiful clarity of thought. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #961,184 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #206 in Medieval Western Philosophy #732 in Political Economy #1,144 in Economic Conditions (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (71) | | Dimensions | 5.67 x 0.6 x 8.19 inches | | ISBN-10 | 3868382267 | | ISBN-13 | 978-3868382266 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 290 pages | | Publication date | April 30, 2020 | | Publisher | EDITIONES SCHOLASTICAE | ## Images ![Integralism: A Manual of Political Philosophy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qIJbJ0JDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Masterwork *by B***N on January 22, 2021* If I am ever faced with a situation where I will be stranded on a deserted island and I am only allowed to bring a handful of books, then this will be one of them. The book is extremely pithy for such a large undertaking, and it seems to demand to be re-read after you've finished. There are so many great insights and practical wisdom from past ages that certain sections can leave you staring off into the distance in reflection for extended periods. The footnotes themselves are almost worth the price of the book due to the breadth of source material. This book is just a masterwork of Catholic political thought. It should be used as a Political Science textbook at every Catholic school on the planet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by D***X on June 10, 2025* A sound theologian and philosopher. Beautiful clarity of thought. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Should the Church govern the State? *by J***R on June 26, 2020* As a philosophy, Integralism attempts to direct secular affairs through leaders' educated awareness of and subsequent appeal to sacred standards. Without virtuous leaders, there will be moral and social chaos (cf. Prv 14:34). Crean and Fimister explain the gist of Integralism (think of integer, a positive, whole number) through the use of Scriptural, Magisterial, and Traditional sources, arguing, in essence, that it is to Catholic teaching that nations must repair in order to establish justice and to find peace. They do not argue in behalf of theocracy (see p. 101), but they steadfastly maintain that, in the absence of natural law, civil law will corrode. They quote Pope Leo XIII: "When Christian institutions and morality decline, the main foundation of human society goes together with them" (104n). They raise intractable problems. For example, the ordinary understanding of a complete "separation of church and state" is mistaken (see pp. 76, 102), but should we pursue a secular Christendom? (No, they argue: see p. 271). If the Church should be deferred to in consequential public matters (as in Acts 5:29), what will prevent power from corrupting the clergy, as has happened repeatedly when temporal power was mixed with ecclesiastical authority? As important as education is, can--and should--the Church bear responsibility for education in the state (see pp. 50-51)? Is that feasible? They do not mince words: "Only a Catholic polity is simply speaking legitimate" (p. 101). Even if this were true, how can such a polity be realized today? And how are we to determine Catholics in good standing? So there is much here that is fantastic (a word I use in its original sense--"remote from reality"--not "gee whiz" or "cool") and well beyond what is presently practicable. Crean and Fimister do not write simple prose, and the present volume, to be understood, will need a very careful reading and a full hearing in the presence of a well-read teacher (which, of course, should be a superfluous phrase!). "Christendom," they write in an Augustinian style, "is necessary to protect the Church against the city of the world" (p. 275). For at least a half-century, though, we have seen, not the flourishing of Christendom but, rather, its moral erosion as more and more of its leaders turn to the City of Man and away from the City of God. In many ways, then, this book is a cri de coeur, a jeremiad, against the rise of a secular tidal wave which threatens to engulf all things Christian. They take too little care, I think, about false teachers (as in Ps 55:12-14, Mt 10:35, and Acts 20:30)--and there is not a mention here of Father John Courtney Murray, whose work, until his untimely death in 1967, for well or ill, is one key in this broad debate about church and state. Again: we cannot have a morally sound civil state unless there is divine guidance generally acknowledged and then implemented in state; but where, given the spiritual betrayals of far too many Church leaders, will we find that guidance today? Crean and Fimister write for a Catholic audience but the book will be of interest to all Christians who seek a greater understanding of traditional Catholic teaching. The book is well grounded in multiple sources, and, if well presented and thoughtfully read, it will be a valuable source in college, graduate school, and seminary classes in politics, philosophy, and theology. (This review is necessarily short, but I have expanded it in the 2 July 2020 issue of the Wanderer newspaper.) Crean and Fimister give us an excellent overview of Integralism. Because of its scholarship (and sense of urgency), it's not an easy volume. It requires a serious reading commitment and much thought, and not a little prayer. But we have "guidance" about these matters: we reap what we sow (Gal 6:7). Make the effort with Crean and Fimister. They have much to teach us all. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/196238165-integralism-a-manual-of-political-philosophy](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/196238165-integralism-a-manual-of-political-philosophy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*