Yves R. Simon (1903–1961)

Author of General Theory of Authority, A

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Yves R. Simon was a world-renowned philosopher and author of many books Eugene Kennedy is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Loyola University of Chicago and a prolific author

Includes the names: Yves R. Simon, Yves Rene Marie Simon, Yves Renee Marie Simon, Yves René Marie Simon, Yves René Marie Simon

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Works by Yves R. Simon

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General Theory of Authority, A (1973) 71 copies

Philosophy of democratic government (1951) 46 copies

The Tradition of Natural Law: A Philosopher's Reflections (1965) 42 copies

The Definition of Moral Virtue (1986) 22 copies

Freedom of Choice (1969) 19 copies

Nature and Functions of Authority (Aquinas Lecture 4) (1940) 16 copies

Work, Society, and Culture (1971) 15 copies

An Introduction to Metaphysics of Knowledge (1990) 15 copies

The great dialogue of nature and space (1970) 12 copies

A Critique of Moral Knowledge (1999) 12 copies

Practical Knowledge (1991) 9 copies

Philosopher at Work (1999) 9 copies

Foresight and Knowledge (1996) 8 copies

An Yves R. Simon Reader: The Philosopher's Calling (Catholic Ideas for a Secular World) (2021) 6 copies

The Road to Vichy, 1918-1938 (1988) 6 copies

Freedom and Community (2001) 5 copies, 1 review

Community of the Free (1984) 4 copies

The Ethiopian Campaign and French Political Thought (2009) 4 copies

La Marche à la Délivrance 3 copies

Trois leçons sur le travail 2 copies

My First Memories of Jacques Maritain 1 copy

Come vincere l'anoressia (e ritrovare il piacere di vivere) (2006) 1 copy

Filosofia del governo democratico (1983) 1 copy

Great Dialogue Nature Space (Carthage Reprint) 1st edition by Simon, Yves R. (2001) Paperback 1 copy

La tradizione del diritto naturale 1 copy

Traité du Libre Arbitre 1 copy

La grande crise de la république française 1 copy

The march to liberation 1 copy

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Birthdate: 1903-03-14
Date of death: 1961-05-11
Gender: male
Education: Institut catholique de Paris
Occupations: philosopher
university professor
Organizations: University of Notre Dame
University of Chicago
Nationality: France
Birthplace: Cherbourg, France
Places of residence: South Bend, Indiana, USA
Place of death: South Bend, Indiana, USA
Associated Place (for map): South Bend, Indiana, USA

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michaeljfaris 214 reviews

Freedom and Community by Yves R. Simon

If you are looking for strong democratic political philosophy, Simon's is okay. However, I found it too wrapped up in Thomistic ontological grounding (i.e., too Catholic) and not well organized. For a better read, check out John Dewey.

Jan 1, 2026