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We further assume a realistic philosophy and anthropo-
logy, which Soldan also assumes, by which we are ca-
pable of attaining some knowledge of both God and na-
ture, apart from divine revelation, and we have a Catholic
understanding of philosophical and theological truth as
found in the Christian tradition. On some of these points
our Protestant brethren may have some differences of
opinion.

In any case, Soldan has made an important contribution,
raised important issues and reminds us that positing a
Christian psychology does not diminish the possibility of
lively intellectual discussion or theoretical debate.

Paul Vitz (USA), Senior Scholar /Professor of Psychology
at the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Arling-
ton, VA. For many years he was Professor of Psychology
at New York University where he is now Professor Eme-
ritus. At IPS he is part of its new free standing graduate
Psychology program which trains students in psychothe-
rapy and counseling, and awards the Doctor of Psycho-
logy and Master of Science degrees. He is the author of
several books, and numerous articles.

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