Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent

This book provides the first critical edition of John Henry Newman's classic work, A Grammar of Assent. The editor's introduction contains a synopsis of Newman's argument as well as an account of the development of his thought and a history of the composition of the final text. Ker discussescritical reaction to the Grammar and attempts to clarify and interpret Newman's thoughts in areas where his meaning has been misunderstood. A Textual Appendix lists every variant published in Newman's lifetime and the editor's Notes include detailed references to Newman's other writings. full usehas been made of the manuscript drafts and all available philosophical notebooks and papers.Newman, John Henry is the author of 'Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent ', published 1992 under ISBN 9780268010003 and ISBN 0268010005.