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Title: Essays in Rationalism

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Summary: "Essays in Rationalism" by Charles Robert Newman is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. This collection of essays presents Newman’s independent reflections on rationalism, contrasting his views with those of his more famous brothers, Cardinal Newman and Professor Newman, who espoused different beliefs. The book is a thoughtful exploration of the nature of reason, religion, and morality, as Newman delves into the intricacies of human thought and the philosophical implications of atheism and rationalism. In this collection, Newman articulates his perspective on various topics that challenge traditional views on religion and belief systems, employing logical argumentation and personal insight. He discusses the limitations of religious dogma, the relationship between freedom of conscience and reason, and the criteria for truth. His essays reveal a strong advocacy for rational inquiry and criticism of blind faith, while he strives to establish a coherent framework for understanding human morality and knowledge. Throughout the essays, his distinct voice emerges, blending introspection with philosophical rigor, offering readers a compelling argument for the importance of rational thought in addressing profound moral and existential questions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newman, Charles Robert

EBook No.: 45823

Published: May 30, 2014

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Rationalism

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Essays in Rationalism

Note: Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of
public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Essays in Rationalism" by Charles Robert Newman is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. This collection of essays presents Newman’s independent reflections on rationalism, contrasting his views with those of his more famous brothers, Cardinal Newman and Professor Newman, who espoused different beliefs. The book is a thoughtful exploration of the nature of reason, religion, and morality, as Newman delves into the intricacies of human thought and the philosophical implications of atheism and rationalism. In this collection, Newman articulates his perspective on various topics that challenge traditional views on religion and belief systems, employing logical argumentation and personal insight. He discusses the limitations of religious dogma, the relationship between freedom of conscience and reason, and the criteria for truth. His essays reveal a strong advocacy for rational inquiry and criticism of blind faith, while he strives to establish a coherent framework for understanding human morality and knowledge. Throughout the essays, his distinct voice emerges, blending introspection with philosophical rigor, offering readers a compelling argument for the importance of rational thought in addressing profound moral and existential questions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newman, Charles Robert

EBook No.: 45823

Published: May 30, 2014

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Rationalism

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.