The Degrees of Knowledge (The Collected Works of Jacques Maritain, Vol. 7)

Jacques Maritain

ISBN 10: 0268008868 / ISBN 13: 9780268008864

Published by University of Notre Dame Press, 1995

About this Item

This work is Maritain's masterpiece. Published as "Distinguer pour unir, ou Les degres du savoir" in 1932, the book proposes a hierarchy of forms of knowledge that culminates in mystical experience and that wisdom which is a gift of the Holy Ghost. His inspiration is St Thomas Aquinas. Editor(s): McInerny, Ralph. Series: Collected Works of Jacques Maritain. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 158 x 38. Weight in Grams: 856. . 1995. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Degrees of Knowledge (The Collected Works of Jacques Maritain, Vol. 7)
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0268008868
• ISBN 13: 9780268008864
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Maritain argues that there are different ‘kinds’ and ‘orders’ of knowledge and, within them, different ‘degrees’ determined by the nature of the thing to be known and the ‘degree of abstraction’ involved. The book is divided into two parts: Part one discusses the degrees of knowledge for science and philosophy – or ‘rational knowledge,’ and part two discusses the degrees of knowledge for religious faith and mysticism – or ‘super-rational knowledge.’

About the Authors

Jacques Maritain (1882–1973) was one of the twentieth century's greatest Christian philosophers. He is the author of, among other books, The Degrees of Knowledge (Notre Dame Press, 1995), Untrammeled Approaches (Notre Dame Press, 1996), and Integral Humanism, Freedom in the Modern World, and A Letter on Independence (Notre Dame Press, 1996).

Ralph McInerny (1929–2010) was Michael P. Grace Professor of Medieval Studies and director emeritus of the Jacques Maritain Center at the University of Notre Dame. He was the author of numerous works in philosophy, literature, fiction, and journalism, including The Very Rich Hours of Jacques Maritain, A First Glance at St. Thomas Aquinas, and Characters in Search of Their Author, all published by the University of Notre Dame Press. He also wrote the well-known Father Dowling Mystery book series.