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(Comment: The work is challenging to the reader, at the same time it is more beneficial than any other book written within the field of psychology and is a must for priest, seminarian, pastoral counselor, psychologist, therapist and psychiatrist and anyone interested in a sound education in psychology.  I advise that any student of psychology must study this work.  -Patrick J. DiVietri, Ph.D.)  For a Full Review

The Introduction to the Science of Mental Health & Thomistic Psychology, Fr. Chad Ripperger, FSSP

  $65.00  

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. This is the most challenging of the three volumes.  However, it is irreplaceable to anyone interested in understanding a sound and valid science of psychology.  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.  It is more accessible to the common reader than volume one.  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.  This volume is also accessible to the common reader due to the subject matter.  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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