The Two Great Oxford Thinkers: Cardinal Newman And Matthew Arnold

By Richard Holt Hutton

Book Overview

The Two Great Oxford Thinkers: Cardinal Newman And Matthew Arnold is a book written by Richard Holt Hutton. The book explores the lives and ideas of two influential thinkers who were both associated with Oxford University. John Henry Newman, later Cardinal Newman, was a prominent theologian and writer who converted to Catholicism from Anglicanism. Matthew Arnold was a poet, critic, and cultural commentator who was known for his views on education and the role of literature in society.Hutton's book examines the similarities and differences between these two figures, and explores the ways in which their ideas influenced each other and the wider intellectual climate of Victorian England. The book also considers the historical context in which Newman and Arnold lived and worked, and the broader social and cultural changes that were taking place at the time.Through a close analysis of Newman and Arnold's writings and speeches, Hutton explores their ideas on religion, education, literature, and culture, and provides a nuanced and insightful portrait of two of the most important intellectual figures of the Victorian era. The Two Great Oxford Thinkers: Cardinal Newman And Matthew Arnold is an engaging and accessible introduction to the ideas and legacy of these two influential thinkers.THIS 108 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Essays on Some of the Modern Guides to English Thought in Matters of Faith, by Richard Holt Hutton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417911301.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425477038
• ISBN13: 9781425477035
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"