Excerpt from The Catholic World, Vol. 46: Monthly Magazine of General Literature and Science; October, 1887, to March, 1888
I never heard him mention Brownson, and your article gives me the first intimation of his discipleship to that great man but I am glad to know of it, for it furnishes a possible explana tion of some of Greene's tendencies - for instance, his early interest in finance, his subordination of the question of the negro's freedom to a much larger and more inclusive anti-slavery move ment, and his tender side towards Catholicism. [here follows a list of Colonel Greene's publi cations] He also published the results of some investigations in the higher mathematics, for which branch of science he had a great fancy. Physically he was a majestic figure, and men tally he was a giant. His bravery was perfect. Though a man of the world and living as such.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and philosophy of Dr. Orestes Brownson, a 19th-century American philosopher and convert to Catholicism whose ideas proved groundbreaking in their time. The author traces Brownson's journey from Protestantism to Catholicism, highlighting the struggles and insights that shaped his conversion. Through a philosophical examination of Brownson's writings, this book sheds light on his unique approach to understanding truth and his belief in the harmony between faith and reason. The author argues that Brownson's philosophical legacy remains relevant today, offering valuable insights into the relationship between religion and society, and the nature of human knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243855131_0
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