Culture and Anarchy · Character
Dr. Newman
John Henry Newman, theologian whose views on faith and reason are discussed.
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Also known as Dr. Newman
First appearance: culture and anarchy
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With Narrator (rivalry): Dr. Newman is a theological and intellectual opponent whose ideas the narrator often challenges, particularly regarding religious authority and culture. With Narrator (rivalry): Dr. Newman is a theological and intellectual opponent whose ideas the narrator often challenges, particularly regarding religious authority and culture.
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