An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent

An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent

John Henry Newman

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Año de edición:
2021
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9789354942600
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A disciplined, luminous challenge to belief that still lights the way. An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent invites readers to watch faith and reason wrestle together, and to sense how discernment in belief becomes a living act of the intellect.This compact, philosophically rich work foregrounds Newman’s struggle to harmonise religious philosophy with a rigorous conscience. It moves beyond polemic to illuminate the inner life of conviction, offering a clear, humane survey of how we come to assent. For theology students, curious general readers, and scholarly readers alike, the essay reveals the Victorian England where faith and reason debated in public and private. Its Victorian prose style carries the texture of nineteenth century England while remaining accessible to today’s readers.A milestone in religious and philosophical writing, the essay is a touchstone for those exploring the ethics of belief, the nature of the intellect, and the discipline of judgment. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions brings this essential work back for new generations; restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, a carefully curated window into Newman philosophy and the enduring quest to discern truth with integrity.

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