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An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent
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ISBN13: 9781025501109
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent is a seminal work of religious philosophy and epistemology by John Henry Cardinal Newman. In this profound treatise, Newman explores the psychological and intellectual processes by which the human mind arrives at certitude, particularly in matters of religious faith. Unlike many contemporary philosophers who focused strictly on formal logic, Newman distinguishes between 'notional assent'-the acceptance of abstract propositions-and 'real assent'-the deep-seated conviction that moves the heart and soul.
Central to the work is the introduction of the 'illative sense, ' the faculty of the mind that judges the validity of a conclusion based on a convergence of probabilities rather than linear mathematical proof. Newman argues that belief is a personal and complex act, often transcending mere syllogism to reach a state of absolute certainty. By analyzing how we believe as much as what we believe, this book remains a cornerstone for understanding the relationship between reason and revelation. Readers will find a meticulous defense of the rationality of faith, making it essential reading for scholars of theology, philosophy, and Christian thought.
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