Aids to Reflection and the Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit

Aids to Reflection and the Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit is a collection of two works by the renowned English poet, philosopher, and critic, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The first work, Aids to Reflection, is a series of aphorisms and reflections on various topics such as religion, morality, and human nature. Coleridge wrote this work as a guide for individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual and philosophical understanding, and it is considered one of his most important contributions to religious and philosophical thought.The second work, Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit, is a series of letters in which Coleridge explores his own religious beliefs and doubts. Written in the form of a dialogue between two voices, the work is an exploration of the nature of faith and the struggle to reconcile reason and belief.Both works are characterized by Coleridge's distinctive style, which combines poetic language with philosophical depth and insight. Aids to Reflection and the Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit are essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and religion, and in the work of one of the most important thinkers of the Romantic era.1893. To which are added his essays on faith and the book of common prayer, etc. A collection of essays by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, English lyrical poet, critic, and philosopher, whose Lyrical Ballads, written with William Wordsworth, started the English Romantic movement. Although Coleridge's poetic achievement was small in quantity, his metaphysical anxiety, anticipating modern existentialism, has gained him a reputation as being an authentic visionary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.