John Henry Newman on the nature of the mind : reason in religion, science, and the humanities / Jane Rupert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rupert, Jane, 1943-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Faith and reason--Christianity.

Faith and reason.

Catholic Church--Education.

Catholic Church.

Newman, John Henry, Saint, 1801-1890.

Newman, John Henry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (137 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 thought on several fronts, including intellectual history, theories of knowing, the controversy between science and religion, the defense of the liberal arts and the aims of Catholic education.

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-114) and index.

ISBN:

979-82-16-20935-5

1-280-65905-X

9786613635983

0-7391-4049-3

OCLC:

775873133