Introduction To The Science of Mental Health (Hardcover)
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All three volumes of the Introduction to the Science of Mental Health series.
The hardback version includes all three of the following volumes in one book:
Vol. I: Philosophical Psychology
This text, the first of three volumes in the “Introduction to the Science of Mental Health” series, treats the science of mental health and illness and is based on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The text is divided into three parts: What constitutes a valid science of psychology; The principles one must know in order to discuss mental health and illness; What is mental health and illness according to St. Thomas and what are the causes of mental health and illness from a Thomistic perspective. The Forward and imprimatur for the text are by His Excellency, Fabian Bruskewitz, bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Vol. II: Sacred and Other Spiritual Causes
This second of the three volumes addresses the various aspects of Catholic Theology as they affect mental health. Some of the areas covered are: Relationship of psychology to theology; Sin as it affects mental health; Infused Virtues, Sacraments, Gifts of the Holy Ghost and Prayer; Demonic Influences.
Vol. III: Quodlibetal Issues and Practica
The third text in the series, this volume addresses the various aspects of psychology which are not covered in the prior two volumes as well as the practical application of Thomistic psychology. Some topics included are: Music; The Subconscious Dreams; Hypnotism; Self Knowledge; Personality and Temperaments; Addictions; Developmental and Educational Psychology; Diagnosis and Counseling; The Role of the Empirical in Psychology.
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Sensus Traditionis
Product Details
Product Code: 5098
Format: Hardcover | 808 Pages
ISBN/UPC: 9780615815398
Author: Fr Chad Ripperger
Publisher: Sensus Traditionus
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Anthony P. (verified owner) –
I received this order a few days before the 30-08-2023. So it is too early to comment on a large 700+ page tome by Fr. Chad Ripperger.
Having said that, I had a conversation in the late 1980s with a Columban Missionary, the late (2006) Rev. Dr. Fr. Gordon Tarn Jackson.
In that coversation and subsequent conversations with Fr. Jackson, he often mentioned the lack of books and discussions on psychology based from a Thomistic and theological approach, particularly the fundamental concept of original sin, page 12.
We are more than beings behaving deterministically, like a “rats and stats” empiricist approach to human behaviour.
The issue that Fr Ripperger mentions is that modern psychology fails to mention the connection of a person’s soul with the person’s faculties including the physical faculties, pages 6, 11.
On a cursory read of the book, there are mentions of the concept of hope, the relationship of the sacraments to our wellbeing.
The contents covered appears to be heavy, but the book should not be treated as a “coffee table” book.
It could be regarded as a reference from a religious approach.
But the book should not be a do it yourself book.
Therefore if you are having issues, consult not only with a priest or confessor BUT also with an evidence-based psychologist and/or medical practitioner registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Thank you
Anthony, Strathfield South
Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
Excellent price, book and shipping speed!