John Henry Newman on the Nature of the Mind : Reason in Religion, Science, and the Humanities.

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Jane Rupert shows how Catholic philosopher, theologian, and priest John Henry Newman sheds light on contemporary liberal education and the humanities by distinguishing between the different ways reason functions in science, religion, and in literature. Rupert discusses the range of Newman's tho...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Rupert, Jane, 1943-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, 2011.
Subjects:
Newman, John Henry, > Saint, > 1801-1890.
Newman, John Henry, > Saint, > 1801-1890
Catholic Church > Education.
Église catholique > Éducation.
Catholic Church
Faith and reason > Christianity.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Education
Faith and reason > Christianity
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The closing of the mind: empirical philosophy and science
  • Expansion of mind: reason in religious belief in contrast to science
  • Mind in the meditative and contemplative life: the magisterial imagination and the affections
  • The cultivation of the mind in liberal education: Greek sources and historical practice
  • Mind and soul: intellect and sanctity at the Catholic University of Ireland.

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