Book Overview

Our very first publication, this volume includes a number of texts reflecting on various epistemological matters, inspired by the broad scope of Maritain’s The Degrees of Knowledge.

This text is no longer in publication. Therefore, we are making its contents available online.

Contents

• Table of Contents

• Introduction

1. Gerald A. McCool, S.J., “Maritain’s Epistemology: A Summary Presentation”; Commentary by Frederick D. Wilhelmsen

2. R. J. Henle, S.J., “Metaphysics and Knowledge by Means of Notions”; Commentary by Joseph J. Califano

3. John W. Hanke, “Maritain's Philosophy of Art and Poetry”; Commentary by Brooke Williams

4. Mary L. O’Hara, C.S.J., “Gateways to Contemplation: Mystical Knowledge in The Degrees of Knowledge”

5. Ralph McInerny, “The Degrees of Practical Knowledge”; Commentary by John V. Wagner

6. Jean-Louis Allard, “Maritain's Epistemology of Modern Science”; Commentary by James A. Weisheiple, O.P.

7. John C. Cahalan, “Maritain’s Views of the Philosophy of Nature”; Commentary by Richard J. Blackwell and Joseph M. Graham