Discover the authentic meaning of human love in this groundbreaking book by Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope John Paul II. Originally published in Polish in 1960, Love and Responsibility explains the relationships between persons in the context of human dignity, giving special attention to the ethics that govern sexual relationships.

This updated edition of Wojtyla's classic work is an English translation of the revised Polish text published in 2001 with updates by John Paul II himself. This volume also features the first English translation of the article "On the Meaning of Spousal Love," also by Wojtyla, which continues his reflections on the topic. Masterfully translated by Grzegorz Ignatik, Love and Responsibility includes notes that define key terms, including Latin words and phrases, and comprehensive information on language nuances and major concepts. An enriching complement to John Paul II's masterwork, Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body.