Conference-Seminar on Jacques Maritain's

The Degrees of Knowledge

edited by R. J. Henle, S.J., Marion Cordes, and Jeanne Vatterott

© 1981 American Maritain Association

Fourth Annual Meeting of The American Maritain Association, Saint Louis University May 9-10, 1980.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Maritain's Epistemology: A Summary Presentation

Gerald A. McCool, S.J., Fordham University

• Commentary on "Maritain's Epistemology" by Gerald A. McCool, S.J.
  Frederick D. Wilhelmsen, University of Dallas

III. Maritain's Metaphysics: A Summary Presentation

R. J. Henle, S.J., Saint Louis University

• Some Remarks on Metaphysics and Knowledge by Means of Notions
  (Commentary on "Maritain's Metaphysics" by R. J. Henle, S.J.)
  Joseph J. Califano, St. John's University

IV. Maritain's Philosophy of Art and Poetry

John W. Hanke, University of Rhode Island

• Commentary on "Maritain's Philosophy of Art and Poetry" by John W. Hanke
  Brooke Williams, Clarke College

V. Gateways to Contemplation: Mystical Knowledge in The Degrees of Knowledge

Mary L. O'Hara, C.S.J., The College of St. Catherine

VI. The Degrees of Practical Knowledge

Ralph Mcinerny, University of Notre Dame

• Commentary on "The Degrees of Practical Knowledge" by Ralph Mcinerny
  John V. Wagner, Cardinal Muench Seminary

VII. Maritain's Epistemology of Modern Science: A Summary Presentation

Jean-Louis Allard, University of Ottawa

• Commentary on "Maritain's Epistemology of Modern Science" by Jean-Louis Allard
  James A. Weisheiple, O.P., University of Toronto

VIII. Maritain's Views on the Philosophy of Nature

John C. Cahalan, Wang Laboratories

• Maritain on the Relationship Between the Philosophy of Nature and Modern Science
  (Commentary on "Maritain's Views on the Philosophy of Nature" by John C. Cahalan)
  Richard J. Blackwell, Saint Louis University

• The Philosophy of Nature, Empirical Science, Metaphysics
  (Commentary on "Maritain's Views on The Philosophy of Nature" by John C. Cahalan)
  Joseph M. Graham, University of Saint Thomas