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Christopher Dawson, “Catholicism and Economics,” 1924 (3 full articles)

One of Dawson’s most controversial pieces, the three-part analysis of economics and Catholic theology.  It should be remembered that Dawson drastically changed his ideas about the role of government as he witnessed the horrors of Nationalism, communism, fascism, and socialism.

CD catholicism and economics 1924

Virgil Father of the West by Theodor Haecker

Theodor Haecker.

Theodor Haecker.

A number of friends have asked for a copy of Haecker’s 1934 book, Virgil Father of the West.  Here it is in all of its PDF glory.  Enjoy.

Originally commissioned and edited by Christopher Dawson for his 16-volume series, ESSAYS IN ORDER.

As an additional tidbit, this book profoundly shaped T.S. Eliot and Russell Kirk.

A final tidbit–Haecker was one of the great anti-Nazis of Germany.  He died in the spring of 1945.

Theodor Haecker Virgil Father of the West