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An essay in aid of a grammar of assent
Book • 1973
John Henry Newman's "An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent" is a significant work in the field of epistemology and religious belief.
Newman challenges the purely rationalist approach to faith, arguing that assent to religious truths is not solely based on logical deduction but also on the convergence of various forms of evidence and personal experience.
He emphasizes the role of conscience, intuition, and the influence of the community in shaping belief.
The book explores the nature of certitude and the process by which individuals arrive at firm convictions.
Newman's work has had a lasting impact on theological and philosophical discussions about faith and reason.
Newman challenges the purely rationalist approach to faith, arguing that assent to religious truths is not solely based on logical deduction but also on the convergence of various forms of evidence and personal experience.
He emphasizes the role of conscience, intuition, and the influence of the community in shaping belief.
The book explores the nature of certitude and the process by which individuals arrive at firm convictions.
Newman's work has had a lasting impact on theological and philosophical discussions about faith and reason.
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in relation to Dr. Anders' discussion about the Catholic mindset and difficulties in affirming certain Catholic doctrines.

Tom Price

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to support his point about the limitations of deductive arguments in matters of faith.


David Anders

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to explain how people often justify beliefs they already hold.

Dr. David Anders

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in relation to his book 'An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent', discussing how to persuade people to accept the Church's teachings.


David Anders

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