The Meaning of 'Liberalism' in the Thought of John Henry Newman
On becoming a cardinal John Henry Newman made the declaration that he had spent his life opposing 'liberalism in religion'. Historians, including the late Frank Turner, dispute Newman's rendition. Indeed, Turner suggests that Newman used this phantom term as a smokescreen and that his...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Wales Press
2021
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The journal of religious history, literature and culture
Year: 2021, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 69-87 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Newman, John Henry, Saint 1801-1890
/ Religion
/ Liberalism
/ Catholicism
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| IxTheo Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics CH Christianity and Society KBF British Isles KDB Roman Catholic Church KDE Anglican Church |
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| Summary: | On becoming a cardinal John Henry Newman made the declaration that he had spent his life opposing 'liberalism in religion'. Historians, including the late Frank Turner, dispute Newman's rendition. Indeed, Turner suggests that Newman used this phantom term as a smokescreen and that his supposed opposition to liberalism was in fact a calculated attempt to curry favour with the Vatican. Whether or not Turner's analysis explains the variety of conflicting interpretations given within Newman scholarship it is clear that a comprehensive definition of this term has so far proved elusive. Here Turner's revisionist account is discussed in relation to Newman's Anglican and Catholic use of this term. This is followed by a survey of the relevant Newman literature in which three distinct patterns of interpretation are identified. The article then explores whether an understanding of Newman's classical formation may offer a clue for unlocking the complexity of this term. Newman's references to the ancient world are examined in relation to his use of the term liberalism and it is proposed that this offers the possibility of a more complete understanding of Newman's conception of the antecedents and developments of liberalism. |
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| ISSN: | 2057-4525 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The journal of religious history, literature and culture
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.16922/jrhlc.7.1.3 |