A Long-Overdue Recognition of Newman’s Philosophical Genius

Like William James, John Henry Newman recognized how humans make important decisions in life

Pope Leo XIV’s decision to name St. John Henry Newman as the 38th Doctor of the Church represents more than ecclesiastical recognition. It acknowledges one of the most profound philosophical minds of the modern era.

Newman’s elevation, announced on July 31, 2025, finally gives proper due to a thinker whose ideas influenced not just Catholic theology but…