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John Caird

Scottish theologian quoted on the consciousness of God.

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Also known as Principal John Caird, Principal Caird, Principal, John Caird, J. Caird

First appearance: lecture iii the reality of the unseen

John Caird shows up with force in Lecture XVIII: Philosophy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted as an example of intellectualist theology that claims to elevate religion from subjective caprice to objective truth.
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