L'Eglise romaine, le savoir et le pouvoir / The Roman Catholic Church, Knowledge and Power - article ; n°1 ; vol.37, pg 5-21

Archives des sciences sociales des religions - Année 1974 - Volume 37 - Numéro 1 - Pages 5-21
Almost a century ago Pope Leo XIII coldly brought about the re-establishment of Thomism. But can a philosophy be imposed in an authoritative manner unless it be for reasons unrelated to philosophy ? In point of fact, if the Church was losing its possessions and influence, Leo XIII refused to see it deprived of its thought at the same time ; even further, he considered that this thought could be the instrument whereby the Church might regain control over individual consciences and societies.
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Source : Persée ; Ministère de la jeunesse, de l’éducation nationale et de la recherche, Direction de l’enseignement supérieur, Sous-direction des bibliothèques et de la documentation.