Monthly Archives: August 2011

Broadening the battleground

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Quentin

Following the publication in the Catholic Herald of the column titled “The old battleground”some letters were published commenting on my views. This week Elizabeth Price was kind enough to send me directly her response to the points made. With her … Continue reading →

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Truth to tell…

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Quentin

It is sobering to reflect from time to time on how little we really know. There are a myriad of examples, and I have chosen just a few to illustrate my point. You will be able to think of many … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic Herald columns, Philosophy, Quentin queries, Uncategorized | 62 Comments

The Pope looking suspiciously at Rahner!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Quentin
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Werther

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Quentin

The rapid spread of youth rioting – not only through different areas of London but in the Midlands and the North – triggered a memory in my mind: the Werther effect. The Sorrows of Young Werther was written by Goethe … Continue reading →

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The shortcut mind

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Quentin

In the past we have had enlightening discussions on Secondsightblog.net about the nature of free will. I think that contributors will agree that it has been a most difficult subject to understand. I have certainly found it so. But this … Continue reading →

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