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Title: Aids to Reflection; and, The Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit
Contents: Aids to reflection -- Confessions of an inquiring spirit: letters on the inspiration of the scriptures -- Essay on faith -- Notes on the Book of common prayer -- A nightly prayer.
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Summary: "Aids to Reflection; and The Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a philosophical treatise and reflection on spirituality, morality, and human consciousness written in the early 19th century. The work intricately examines the relationship between reason, faith, and the nature of spiritual truth, delving into themes of moral responsibility, the essence of religion, and the methodologies of philosophical inquiry. The text serves as an aid for readers to cultivate a deep, reflective understanding of their beliefs and the intricacies of Christian faith. The opening of the work introduces the author’s intentions and core themes, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and the ability to articulate thoughts through careful contemplation. Coleridge addresses the urgency of enhancing one’s character through reflection on spiritual and moral principles, stating that true understanding is essential for shaping one's belief system. Additionally, he endeavors to clarify distinctions between the faculties of reason and understanding, which he believes are crucial for grasping the complexities of human thought and spirituality, setting the stage for the deeper explorations that follow throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834
Contributor: Marsh, James, 1794-1842
EBook No.: 44795
Published: Jan 30, 2014
Downloads: 551
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Bible -- Inspiration
Subject: Aphorisms and apothegms
Subject: Faith
Subject: Bible -- History
Subject: Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834 -- Religion
Subject: Religion -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aids to Reflection; and, The Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit
Contents: Aids to reflection -- Confessions of an inquiring spirit: letters on the inspiration of the scriptures -- Essay on faith -- Notes on the Book of common prayer -- A nightly prayer.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Chris Pinfield, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Aids to Reflection; and The Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a philosophical treatise and reflection on spirituality, morality, and human consciousness written in the early 19th century. The work intricately examines the relationship between reason, faith, and the nature of spiritual truth, delving into themes of moral responsibility, the essence of religion, and the methodologies of philosophical inquiry. The text serves as an aid for readers to cultivate a deep, reflective understanding of their beliefs and the intricacies of Christian faith. The opening of the work introduces the author’s intentions and core themes, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and the ability to articulate thoughts through careful contemplation. Coleridge addresses the urgency of enhancing one’s character through reflection on spiritual and moral principles, stating that true understanding is essential for shaping one's belief system. Additionally, he endeavors to clarify distinctions between the faculties of reason and understanding, which he believes are crucial for grasping the complexities of human thought and spirituality, setting the stage for the deeper explorations that follow throughout the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834
Contributor: Marsh, James, 1794-1842
EBook No.: 44795
Published: Jan 30, 2014
Downloads: 551
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Bible -- Inspiration
Subject: Aphorisms and apothegms
Subject: Faith
Subject: Bible -- History
Subject: Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834 -- Religion
Subject: Religion -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.