This book goes beyond a simple study of Newman's thought and work and seeks to apply his deductions to modern value conflicts. Although it will be of particular relevance to academic readers with some prior knowledge of Newman's works, it may also be of wider interest to students of history, philosophy, theology and spirituality. More generally, its unusual focus on Newman's epistemology and philosophical deductions, and how these relate to present-day dilemmas, should also attract interest from his many non-academic followers and devotees.
Both Newman and Stein present a mature response to the challenges of their eras. In like manner they reflect splendid examples of genuine persons in the grip of disrupting cultural trends. They show the primacy of individual conscience and the importance of individual integrity even at the expense of social ostracism and extermination. Newman and Stein are outstanding witnesses of individual freedom vis-à-vis social and political systems. This book uniquely combines the biographies of these two figures in order to show that no matter what kind of circumstances we may live in, loyalty to one's own self is the most significant part of life. "In a penetrating account of Newman and Edith Stein, Jan Kłos explores the spirituality of two saints, each of them 'speaking to our time'. By explorations of their life and work, the author provides a wealth of insights for the twenty-first century. At once sensitive and learned, Jan Kłos's Heart Speaks unto Heart is a volume to be treasured and read again." - Prof. Andrew Breeze, Universidad de Navarra, Spain "In this profound and stimulating study, Kłos invites the reader to think, not so much about Newman and Stein as with them, and thus join them in their unique but mutually illuminating efforts to make sense of their faith, their times (still very much our times), themselves, and, ultimately, the mystery of the truth in whose grasp they both lived and died. In translating Newman's work, Stein discovered herself in communion with him. Heart Speaks unto Heart beautifully explores this communion, and in doing so shows us why it matters." - Prof. Paul Wojda, University of St. Thomas, U.S.A.. Readership: This book is addressed to readers interested in philosophy, moral philosophy, phenomenology and religion. It focuses on the individual person in his or her search for genuine identity. Philosophers, theologians, and psychologists would certainly find here a rich source of inspiration, especially when it comes to the individual when confronted with the quest of finding their true self.
Niniejszy tekst jest krótką charakterystyką Ameryki jako struktury wielu granic. Stany Zjednoczone powstały na gruncie umowy, a zatem są nazywane pierwszym krajem nowoczesnym – bo zbudowanym zgodnie z ideą niesioną przez koncepcje filozoficzne nowoczesności. Będąc kolebką wielu kultur i języków, kraj ten jest szczególnie ciekawym przykładem łagodzenia napięć i budowania porozumienia na granicy. Mamy tu do czynienia zarówno z oddziaływaniem idei filozoficznych, jak też myśli religijnej podzielonego chrześcijaństwa europejskiego. W religijnej postawie deizmu zresztą te dwa obszary – w postaci religii jako wolnego wyboru – łączą się ze sobą. Ponieważ państwo dystansuje się od religii, dając jednocześnie swobodę praktykowania wielu wyznań, tworzą się kolejne pogranicza. Ponieważ z założenia rząd powinien być ograniczony, tak iż społeczeństwo ma swobodę działania w granicach obowiązującego prawa, pogranicza funkcjonują na zasadzie pokojowej koegzystencji.
