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

Synopsis

Jane Rupert Delves Into Newman's Perception Of The Magisterial Function Of The Imagination In Both Peotry And Our Knowledge Of God, Contributing Unique Insight Into The Study Of His Thought And Showing How Well It Serves Us To Study This Important Nineteenth-century Catholic Thinker. She Presents A Deep Reflection 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. -- Cover. 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. Jane Rupert. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.